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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
Lonsdale Median Income & Rent
Lonsdale Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lonsdale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lonsdale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lonsdale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lonsdale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lonsdale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lonsdale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lonsdale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lonsdale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lonsdale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lonsdale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lonsdale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lonsdale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lonsdale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lonsdale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lonsdale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lonsdale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lonsdale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lonsdale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lonsdale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lonsdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lonsdale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lonsdale Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lonsdale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lonsdale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lonsdale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lonsdale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lonsdale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 58 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Lonsdale 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 between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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.