West Lakes Shore
SA 5020 · Charles Sturt
3,236 (2021) → 3,376 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Lakes Shore is a moderate growth suburb in Charles Sturt, SA 5020, about 13km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 74/100, and is right by the coast. West Lakes Shore has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.09%), Italy (1.27%), Scotland (1.14%), China (0.9%), Greece (0.9%)
Top languages: Greek (1.64%), Italian (1.36%), Mandarin (1.08%), Russian (1.08%), Croatian (0.8%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Lakes Shore SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
Nearby (within 10km)
- Westport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1015
- Portside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1068
- Le Fevre High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 955
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1007
- Hendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 966
- Indie School Port Adelaide CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 923
- Seaton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 999
- Dominican SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1038
- Mount Carmel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1002
- Mount Carmel College Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic · 3.6km
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1037
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Lakes Shore
Is West Lakes Shore safe?
West Lakes Shore has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 4,234 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Lakes Shore?
In West Lakes Shore, the median house price is $1.33M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is West Lakes Shore from Adelaide CBD?
West Lakes Shore is about 12.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1061 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore has a transport score of 74/100 and 19 bus stops.