South Australia · Suburb Profile

West Beach SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Beach SA is 5,175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Beach is $896 per week ($46,592 per year). Median rent in West Beach is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). West Beach has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. West Beach has a population density of 1235.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Beach is $2,000.

There were 65 recorded offences in West Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (35 offences).

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West Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$896/wk

$46,592 per year

#2182 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: —

West Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (2,541) Female 50.9% (2,632)

Population Density

1235.3

people per km²

5,175 people · 4.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,360

Family income/wk

West Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

West Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.5% 804 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.5% 670 dwellings

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

West Beach Country of Birth

Australia

86.3%

England

7.2%

India

2.5%

Greece

1.2%

Germany

1.0%

Canada

0.5%

Brazil

0.4%

Cambodia

0.4%

Egypt

0.4%

China

0.3%

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

West Beach Religion

No Religion

45.0%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

10.9%

Eastern Orthodox

7.0%

Not stated

5.3%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Lutheran

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.3%

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

West Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

33.6%

Other

19.1%

Italian

13.7%

IAL Punjabi

12.0%

Polish

5.8%

Mandarin

5.4%

Spanish

5.4%

German

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

West Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

36.7% 1,510 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 962 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 134 people

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Not in labour force

36.6% 1,504 people

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

West Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.1%

Certificate III/IV

28.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

West Beach Occupation

Professionals

35.2%

Managers

18.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

11.0%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Labourers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

West Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

15.3%

Health

14.8%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Education

7.4%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.0%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Information Technology

3.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

West Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

11.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Beach Marital Status

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Married

51.5% 2,258

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Separated

2.2% 95

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Divorced

8.2% 359

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Widowed

6.3% 276

👤

Never married

31.8% 1,394

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Beach Ancestry

English

30.4%

Australian

25.5%

Other

7.8%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

7.0%

Italian

6.3%

German

5.7%

Greek

4.5%

Chinese

2.0%

Indian

1.3%

Polish

1.2%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.1%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Pre-school

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

7.4%

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

West Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 579

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 9,467

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

West Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.0% 807

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 3,440

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.9%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Bus

3.4%

Bicycle

1.9%

Walked only

1.1%

Truck

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Tram/Light Rail

0.2%

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

West Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.4%

1 vehicle

37.4%

2 vehicles

38.9%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

6.8%

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

West Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

22.8%

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

25.5%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

West Beach Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

37.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Beach Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

10,003

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

371

Arthritis

185

Asthma

169

Heart disease

153

Diabetes

129

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

West Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.9%

Couple — no children

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Beach Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.1% 131

👤

Never served

96.9% 4,128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 577

—

Did not provide

86.4% 3,660

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Beach Children Ever Born

No children

34.3%

1 child

12.4%

2 children

35.2%

3 children

13.9%

4 children

4.0%

5+ children

0.3%

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

West Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

101

1961–1970

149

1971–1980

1981–1990

112

1991–2000

2001–2010

198

2011–2015

178

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

West Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

West Beach Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

35.6%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,350

Moved from SA

429

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

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

West Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.3%

Step family — no other children

5.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 65 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Fraud

Other Against Person

Break & Enter

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

West Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1084

avg ICSEA score

5,570

total students

Immanuel Primary School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 575 students

1120

ICSEA

Immanuel College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,184 students

1117

ICSEA

Henley Beach Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 354 students

1104

ICSEA

Fulham North Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 395 students

1095

ICSEA

West Beach Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 297 students

1089

ICSEA

St Francis School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 457 students

1075

ICSEA

Lockleys North Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 422 students

1069

ICSEA

Brooklyn Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 118 students

1066

ICSEA

St Leonards Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 387 students

1064

ICSEA

Henley High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,381 students

1045

ICSEA

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

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West Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,746/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.3%

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

If you earn X in West Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $7,566/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,426/wk

Rent share 18.3%

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West Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 7,583 Income: $581/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 7,577 Income: $834/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 7,246 Income: $641/wk Rent: $300/wk

Paradise (SA)

Pop: 7,217 Income: $710/wk Rent: $330/wk

Findon

Pop: 6,997 Income: $721/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 6,995 Income: $782/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Beach

What is the population of West Beach SA?

The population of West Beach SA is 5,175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1235.3 people per km².West Beach is ranked #1,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Beach?

The median personal income in West Beach SA is $896 per week, or $46,592 per year.The median household income is $1,746 per week.Family income is $2,360 per week.West Beach is ranked #2,182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Beach?

Median rent in West Beach SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Beach ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Beach SA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Beach?

The median age in West Beach SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Beach a good suburb to live in?

West Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,175.The median income is $896/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 41564. All dollar figures in AUD.