West Beach
SA 5024 · West Torrens
5,175 (2021) → 5,455 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Beach is a suburb in West Torrens, SA 5024, about 9km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.50M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 69/100, and is right by the coast. West Beach has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.2%), India (1.87%), Scotland (1.06%), Italy (0.99%), South Africa (0.97%)
Top languages: Greek (3.34%), Italian (1.51%), Punjabi (1.02%), Mandarin (0.81%), German (0.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
Nearby (within 10km)
- Henley Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1094
- Henley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1045
- St Francis SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1085
- Lockleys Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1058
- Fulham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1092
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1059
- St Michael's College - Secondary CampusCombined · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1078
- Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1070
- Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1037
- Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1104
- Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1119
- Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1105
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about West Beach
Is West Beach safe?
West Beach has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,556 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Beach?
In West Beach, the median house price is $1.50M. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is West Beach from Adelaide CBD?
West Beach is about 8.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Beach?
West Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1091 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Beach?
West Beach has a transport score of 69/100 and 48 bus stops.