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Lightsview SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lightsview, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lightsview SA is 6,090 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lightsview is $1,005 per week ($52,260 per year). Median rent in Lightsview is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Lightsview has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lightsview has a population density of 4519.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lightsview is India. The most common religion is No religion (39.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lightsview is $1,722.
There were 118 recorded offences in Lightsview in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (77 offences).
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Lightsview Population
Lightsview Median Income & Rent
Lightsview Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lightsview Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lightsview Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Lightsview, 19.7% are owned outright and 80.3% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- China
- England
- Hong Kong
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lightsview Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lightsview Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Punjabi
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Vietnamese
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lightsview Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lightsview Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lightsview Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lightsview Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lightsview Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lightsview Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lightsview Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lightsview Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lightsview School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lightsview Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lightsview Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lightsview Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lightsview How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lightsview Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lightsview Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lightsview Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lightsview Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lightsview Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lightsview Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lightsview Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lightsview Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lightsview Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lightsview Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lightsview When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lightsview Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lightsview Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lightsview Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lightsview Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lightsview Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 118 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Lightsview Schools
Showing 15 of 27 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Lightsview vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Lightsview is $1,005 a week, 32% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 57th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $100 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Lightsview | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $1,005/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,916/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $400/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,722/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 32 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 20.9% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Lightsview
The closest suburb to Lightsview is Greenacres, 0.7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightsview
What is the population of Lightsview SA?
The population of Lightsview SA is 6,090 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4519.1 people per km².Lightsview is ranked #1,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lightsview?
The median personal income in Lightsview SA is $1,005 per week, or $52,260 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $2,271 per week.Lightsview is ranked #1,204 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lightsview?
Median rent in Lightsview SA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lightsview ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lightsview?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lightsview SA is $1,722. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lightsview?
The median age in Lightsview SA is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lightsview a good suburb to live in?
Lightsview is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,090.The median income is $1,005/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40762. All dollar figures in AUD.