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Lower Light SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lower Light, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lower Light SA is 203 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Light is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Lower Light is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lower Light has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Light has a population density of 1.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Light is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Light is $1,120.
There were 7 recorded offences in Lower Light in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Lower Light Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lower Light Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lower Light Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lower Light Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lower Light Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lower Light Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lower Light Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lower Light Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lower Light Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lower Light Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lower Light Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lower Light Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lower Light Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lower Light School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lower Light Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lower Light Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lower Light Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lower Light How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lower Light Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lower Light Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lower Light Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lower Light Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lower Light Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lower Light Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lower Light Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lower Light Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lower Light Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lower Light Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lower Light When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lower Light Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lower Light Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lower Light Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lower Light Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lower Light Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Lower Light Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Light
What is the population of Lower Light SA?
The population of Lower Light SA is 203 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Lower Light is ranked #6,930 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lower Light?
The median personal income in Lower Light SA is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,735 per week.Lower Light is ranked #3,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lower Light?
Median rent in Lower Light SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Light ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lower Light?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Light SA is $1,120. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lower Light?
The median age in Lower Light SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lower Light a good suburb to live in?
Lower Light is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 203.The median income is $780/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 40787. All dollar figures in AUD.