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West Lakes Shore, Australia
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West Lakes Shore is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,055. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It lies within the City of Charles Sturt council area. Developed in the 1970s as a public private partnership, it's noted for its manmade tidal lake.
People
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| Population | 3,055 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.8601°, 138.4897° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.7 inches (933 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,696 |
| Median Age | 48.0 years |
About West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,055. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
West Lakes Shore vs Australia Average
Income: West Lakes Shore vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,696 |
| 62% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,696 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $552 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 290 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $219,600 |
| 22% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,098 |
| 6% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 84.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,222 |
Property Tax
Climate in West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.8601°N, 138.4897°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in |
West Lakes Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.7").
Schools in West Lakes Shore
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| West Lakes Shore School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near West Lakes Shore
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Adelaide | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Adelaide | news, talkback | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM | adelaide, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J (SA) | abc, alternative | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM (SA) | classical, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 5MBS | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Italiana 531 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) | 80's, rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Lofty 88.9 | — | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) | commercial, easy listening | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WOW FM 100.5 | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 5EBI 103.1 FM | mix | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) | adelaide, blues | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in West Lakes Shore
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Tramway Museum | ||||
| Arcade Museum | ||||
| Australian Heritage Services | ||||
| Ayers House - National Trust | ||||
| Bay Discovery Centre | ||||
| Beaumont House - National Trust | ||||
| Carrick Hill | ||||
| Charles Sturt Museum | ||||
| Classic Jet Fighter Museum | ||||
| Gamble Cottage-National Trust | ||||
| Marion Historic Village Museum | ||||
| Migration Museum South Australia | ||||
| MOD. | ||||
| Museum of Economic Botany | ||||
| National Military Vehicle Museum | ||||
| National Rail Museum | ||||
| Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust | ||||
| R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum | ||||
| RA&HS Museum & Archives | ||||
| Salisbury Water Wheel Museum | ||||
| Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum | ||||
| South Australian Aviation Museum | ||||
| South Australian Maritime Museum | ||||
| South Australian Museum | ||||
| Stangate House and Garden - National Trust | ||||
| Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Uniting Church in Australia History Centre | ||||
| Unley Museum | ||||
| Vickers Vimy Exhibition | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse - National Trust | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse Museum |
Libraries in West Lakes Shore
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr Smith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campbelltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Tea Tree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coventry Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flinders University Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goodwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenacres Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindmarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingle Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeffrey Smart Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marion Cultural Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawson Lakes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitcham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| North Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paradise Primary School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Holme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playford Civic Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Prospect Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of South Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Torrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in West Lakes Shore
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Central Markets | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Brickworks Market | |||||
| Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport | |||||
| The People’s Market |
Restaurants in West Lakes Shore
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in West Lakes Shore
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in West Lakes Shore
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in West Lakes Shore
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in West Lakes Shore
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Boys | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Pirate Life | ||||
| Yellow Matter | ||||
| Yellow Matter |
Stadiums & Teams in West Lakes Shore
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near West Lakes Shore
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | — | Medium Airport |
| Adelaide Parafield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aldinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aldinga private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ardrossan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calvin Grove Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cherry Gardens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Claremont Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Gawler Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goolwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh Island private strip | — | Small Airport |
| Huntfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kapunda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Light Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lyndoch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murray Bridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rollo's Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Rowland Flat Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Strathalbyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Woodside Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in West Lakes Shore
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in West Lakes Shore
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary Health Care Services |
Churches & Religious Organizations in West Lakes Shore
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| West Lakes Church: Bridging The Gap |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore has a population of 3,055 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is West Lakes Shore expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,696, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.
How is the job market in West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $552. There are 290 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in West Lakes Shore?
The median home value in West Lakes Shore is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 84.9%.