South Australia · Suburb Profile

Lochiel SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lochiel SA is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lochiel is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in Lochiel is $175 per week ($758 per month). Lochiel has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Lochiel has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lochiel is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Lochiel in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Lochiel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lochiel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$656/wk

$34,112 per year

#6231 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

#7967 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lochiel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (50) Female 51.9% (54)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

104 people · 128.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,392

Family income/wk

Lochiel Age Distribution

0-4

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lochiel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

79.4% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

20.6% 7 dwellings

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

Lochiel Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Lochiel Religion

No Religion

56.5%

Uniting Church

18.5%

Catholic

8.7%

Christian (other)

5.4%

Baptist

4.3%

Anglican

3.3%

Not stated

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lochiel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

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

Lochiel Employment

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Employed full-time

38.0% 30 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 15 people

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Not in labour force

43.0% 34 people

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

Lochiel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Bachelor Degree

13.3%

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

Lochiel Occupation

Professionals

34.8%

Managers

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

17.4%

Labourers

13.0%

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

Lochiel Field of Study

Health

36.4%

Engineering

31.8%

Society & Culture

18.2%

Agriculture & Environment

13.6%

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

Lochiel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lochiel Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

20.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lochiel Marital Status

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Married

45.7% 42

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Divorced

15.2% 14

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Widowed

4.3% 4

👤

Never married

34.8% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lochiel Ancestry

English

41.1%

Australian

34.8%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.1%

German

6.4%

Other

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lochiel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

40.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Government

30.0%

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

Lochiel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.6% 3

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No need for assistance

98.4% 179

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

Lochiel Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.3% 26

—

Not a volunteer

66.7% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lochiel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lochiel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.5%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

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

Lochiel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.8%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

27.3%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Lochiel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.6%

3 bedrooms

64.1%

4 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Lochiel Population Mobility

6.4%

moved in the last year

24.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lochiel Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

192

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lochiel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Lochiel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

16.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lochiel Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.6%

Couple — children under 15

37.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Couple — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lochiel Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 4

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Never served

95.1% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lochiel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 8

—

Did not provide

89.9% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lochiel Children Ever Born

No children

18.9%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

29.7%

3 children

27.0%

4 children

10.8%

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

Lochiel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.0%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

12.2%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Lochiel Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

57.1%

4 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lochiel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Lochiel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lochiel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lochiel Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,208/wk

Median Rent $175/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Lochiel

Your weekly income

≈ $5,235/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,033/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $10/wk

Lochiel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Angas Valley

Pop: 52 Income: $433/wk Rent: $210/wk

Baroota

Pop: 52 Income: $706/wk Rent: $575/wk

Bethel

Pop: 52 Income: $875/wk Rent: $250/wk

Emu Downs

Pop: 52 Income: $514/wk

Karkoo

Pop: 52 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mannanarie

Pop: 52 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lochiel

What is the population of Lochiel SA?

The population of Lochiel SA is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Lochiel is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lochiel?

The median personal income in Lochiel SA is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,392 per week.Lochiel is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lochiel?

Median rent in Lochiel SA is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lochiel ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lochiel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lochiel SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lochiel?

The median age in Lochiel SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lochiel a good suburb to live in?

Lochiel is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 104.The median income is $656/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 40773. All dollar figures in AUD.