South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Lochaber Median Income & Rent
Lochaber Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Lochaber Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lochaber Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lochaber Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lochaber Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lochaber Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lochaber Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lochaber Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lochaber Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lochaber Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lochaber Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lochaber Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lochaber Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lochaber Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lochaber School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lochaber Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lochaber Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lochaber Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lochaber How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lochaber Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lochaber Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lochaber Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lochaber Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lochaber Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lochaber Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lochaber Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lochaber Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lochaber Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lochaber When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lochaber Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lochaber Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lochaber Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lochaber Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lochaber Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Lochaber Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.