Lonsdale SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lonsdale SA is 23 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lonsdale is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Lonsdale is $190 per week ($823 per month). Lonsdale has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Lonsdale has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (22% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lonsdale is $2,167.

There were 58 recorded offences in Lonsdale in 2025-26, a rate of 2522 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (27 offences).

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Lonsdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lonsdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 1.1 per bedroom

Lonsdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (14) Female 46.2% (12)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
23 people · 9.9 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Lonsdale Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lonsdale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lonsdale Religion

Not stated
21.7%
Salvation Army
17.4%
No Religion
17.4%
Christian (other)
17.4%
Anglican
13.0%
Uniting Church
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lonsdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
46.2%

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

Lonsdale Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 8 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
27.8% 5 people

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

Lonsdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.5%
Bachelor Degree
37.5%

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

Lonsdale Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
50.0%

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

Lonsdale Field of Study

Architecture & Building
100.0%

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

Lonsdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lonsdale Marital Status

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Married
28.0% 7
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Separated
16.0% 4
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Divorced
28.0% 7
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Never married
28.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lonsdale Ancestry

English
39.4%
Australian
27.3%
Other
15.2%
German
9.1%
Scottish
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lonsdale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 39

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

Lonsdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.6% 3
Not a volunteer
82.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lonsdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Lonsdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
30.0%

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

Lonsdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
58.3%
2 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Lonsdale Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
46.2%
moved in the last 5 years
14.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lonsdale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
39
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lonsdale Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
5

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

Lonsdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
57.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lonsdale Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
35.7%
One parent — no children under 15
35.7%
Couple — no children
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lonsdale Military Service

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Previously served
20.0% 4
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Never served
80.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lonsdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.0% 7
Did not provide
72.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lonsdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.9%
5–14 hours
22.7%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
22.7%

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

Lonsdale Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lonsdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
12
Moved from SA
5

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

Lonsdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 58 total

Theft
27
Property Damage
9
Assault
9
Break & Enter
7
Fraud
3
Other Against Person
2
Homicide
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Lonsdale Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
976
avg ICSEA score
1,541
total students
Southern Montessori School Independent
Primary · R-9 · 230 students
1095
ICSEA
St John The Apostle Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 334 students
1021
ICSEA
Hallett Cove South Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 77 students
989
ICSEA
Flaxmill School P-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 358 students
950
ICSEA
Morphett Vale Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 182 students
950
ICSEA
Lonsdale Heights Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 71 students
949
ICSEA
O'Sullivan Beach Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 84 students
926
ICSEA
Christie Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 205 students
925
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia - The Cove Campus Independent
Secondary

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

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Lonsdale Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Lonsdale

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $535/wk
Rent share 26.2%

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Lonsdale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonsdale

What is the population of Lonsdale SA?

The population of Lonsdale SA is 23 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Lonsdale?

The median personal income in Lonsdale SA is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Lonsdale?

Median rent in Lonsdale SA is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Lonsdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lonsdale SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lonsdale?

The median age in Lonsdale SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lonsdale a good suburb to live in?

Lonsdale is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 23.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 40779. All dollar figures in AUD.