Lochaber SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lochaber SA is 122 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lochaber is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Lochaber is $139 per week ($602 per month). Lochaber has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Lochaber has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lochaber is $250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lochaber in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Lochaber Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lochaber Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,125/wk
$58,500 per year
#623 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$139/wk
$602 per month
#8408 of 14,663
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$250/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lochaber Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (62) Female 47.9% (57)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
122 people · 338.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Lochaber Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lochaber Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 6 dwellings

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

Lochaber Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lochaber Religion

No Religion
34.2%
Anglican
18.8%
Uniting Church
12.8%
Not stated
12.0%
Catholic
10.3%
Lutheran
8.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lochaber Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

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

Lochaber Employment

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Employed full-time
59.7% 40 people
Employed part-time
34.3% 23 people
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Not in labour force
6.0% 4 people

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

Lochaber Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
57.7%
Certificate III/IV
42.3%

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

Lochaber Occupation

Managers
84.8%
Professionals
15.2%

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

Lochaber Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.6%
Management & Commerce
31.6%
Health
21.1%
Education
7.9%
Engineering
7.9%

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

Lochaber Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lochaber Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.3%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lochaber Marital Status

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Married
69.5% 57
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Divorced
3.7% 3
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Never married
26.8% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lochaber Ancestry

English
38.4%
Australian
33.1%
Scottish
8.6%
German
7.9%
Irish
6.0%
Italian
2.0%
New Zealander
2.0%
Other
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lochaber School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.7%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Pre-school
19.2%

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

Lochaber Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 212

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

Lochaber Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.2% 35
Not a volunteer
57.8% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lochaber Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lochaber How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.4%
Walked only
22.0%
Did not go to work
14.6%

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

Lochaber Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
9.1%
4+ vehicles
45.5%

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

Lochaber Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
42.0%
4 bedrooms
32.0%
5 bedrooms
14.0%

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

Lochaber Population Mobility

17.0%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lochaber Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
212
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lochaber Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
3

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

Lochaber Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lochaber Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.6%
Couple — no children
36.3%
Couple — no children under 15
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lochaber Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 8
Did not provide
90.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lochaber Children Ever Born

No children
41.7%
2 children
45.8%
3 children
12.5%

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

Lochaber When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1991–2000
3
2018
5

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

Lochaber Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5–14 hours
33.7%
15–29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
18.1%
Did not do domestic work
14.5%

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

Lochaber Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
43.6%
4 persons
7.7%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lochaber Where Residents Moved From

Same address
88
Moved from SA
12
Moved from WA
3

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

Lochaber Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lochaber Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Lochaber Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $139/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.9%

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

If you earn X in Lochaber

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $139/wk
Left after rent $2,235/wk
Rent share 5.9%

Lochaber vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Lochaber

What is the population of Lochaber SA?

The population of Lochaber SA is 122 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Lochaber is ranked #8,378 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lochaber?

The median personal income in Lochaber SA is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Lochaber is ranked #623 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lochaber?

Median rent in Lochaber SA is $139 per week ($602 per month).Rent represents 5.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lochaber ranks #8,408 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lochaber?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lochaber SA is $250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lochaber?

The median age in Lochaber SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lochaber a good suburb to live in?

Lochaber is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 122.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.9% 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: 40772. All dollar figures in AUD.