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 70/100, and is right by the coast. West Beach has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5024 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1089
Nearby (within 10km)
- Henley Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1104
- Henley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1045
- St Francis SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1075
- Brooklyn Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1066
- Fulham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1095
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1064
- St Michael's College - Secondary CampusCombined · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1064
- Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1069
- Fulham Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1042
- Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1108
- Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1120
- Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1117
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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 · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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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 1089 (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 70/100 and 48 bus stops.