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Lenswood SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lenswood, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lenswood SA is 534 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lenswood is $838 per week ($43,576 per year). Median rent in Lenswood is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Lenswood has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Lenswood has a population density of 24.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lenswood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lenswood is $1,733.

There were 4 recorded offences in Lenswood in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Lenswood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$838/wk

$43,576/yr

Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408/mo

Median Age

43yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Household size: —

Lenswood Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$838/wk

$43,576 per year

#2986 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Housing

$1,733/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Lenswood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (281) Female 47.8% (257)

Population Density

24.2

people per km²

534 people · 22.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Lenswood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lenswood Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

49.0% 77 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.0% 80 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lenswood Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lenswood Religion

No Religion

60.2%

Uniting Church

11.0%

Not stated

9.7%

Anglican

4.9%

Catholic

4.5%

Lutheran

4.5%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lenswood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lenswood Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lenswood Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 181 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.2% 102 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 6 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.6% 116 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lenswood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.2%

Bachelor Degree

30.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lenswood Occupation

Professionals

30.9%

Managers

20.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.8%

Labourers

4.9%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lenswood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.2%

Health

16.6%

Engineering

14.0%

Agriculture & Environment

10.4%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Education

7.3%

Society & Culture

6.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.2%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Information Technology

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lenswood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lenswood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lenswood Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 238

↔️

Separated

1.4% 6

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Divorced

10.9% 48

🕊️

Widowed

1.8% 8

👤

Never married

32.1% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lenswood Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

27.8%

Scottish

10.1%

German

7.4%

Other

5.5%

Irish

5.0%

Dutch

2.4%

Italian

1.6%

Greek

1.1%

Croatian

0.8%

Polish

0.7%

Russian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lenswood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.6%

Secondary — Government

22.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lenswood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 13

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 979

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lenswood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.8% 120

—

Not a volunteer

71.2% 296

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lenswood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lenswood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.3%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Walked only

5.9%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.7%

Bicycle

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lenswood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

14.4%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

26.7%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lenswood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

12.8%

3 bedrooms

54.1%

4 bedrooms

24.4%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lenswood Population Mobility

5.6%

moved in the last year

29.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lenswood Indigenous Population

0.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,005

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lenswood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lenswood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lenswood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.1%

Couple — no children

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

24.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lenswood Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 13

👤

Never served

96.9% 404

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lenswood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 48

—

Did not provide

88.5% 368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lenswood Children Ever Born

No children

33.9%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

36.7%

3 children

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lenswood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lenswood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

36.2%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lenswood Household Size

1 person

17.3%

2 persons

35.2%

3 persons

14.5%

4 persons

20.1%

5 persons

10.6%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lenswood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

476

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lenswood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.3%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Other couple — children only

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lenswood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Lenswood Schools

schools nearby

government

1026

avg ICSEA score

total students

Lenswood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 39 students

1026

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Lenswood Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,968/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lenswood

Your weekly income

≈ $8,528/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $1,643/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Lenswood vs State & National Average

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Chandlers Hill

Pop: 792 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 783 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $350/wk

Myponga

Pop: 771 Income: $704/wk Rent: $305/wk

Mount Torrens

Pop: 768 Income: $805/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 768 Income: $764/wk Rent: $161/wk

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Pop: 766 Income: $919/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lenswood

What is the population of Lenswood SA?

The population of Lenswood SA is 534 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.2 people per km².Lenswood is ranked #4,926 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lenswood?

The median personal income in Lenswood SA is $838 per week, or $43,576 per year.The median household income is $1,968 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Lenswood is ranked #2,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lenswood?

Median rent in Lenswood SA is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lenswood ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lenswood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lenswood SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lenswood?

The median age in Lenswood SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lenswood a good suburb to live in?

Lenswood is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 534.The median income is $838/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40759. All dollar figures in AUD.