Lobethal sits 43 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 47 minutes by car. Census data records 2,534 residents with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $79,508 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $310 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,473. Lobethal is characterised by high bushfire risk. 2 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is moderate.
Is Lobethal a good suburb?
Lobethal scores a C (46/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on safety.
Mixed results
2 schools
Some car dependence
Walkability 51/100 · 42.8 km · 47 min drive to Adelaide
More affordable than most
Median $755K · More affordable than 88% of SA
High bushfire risk
Fire 83/100 · Crime 23/100 · Flood 18/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 43 · 2,534 residents
Liveability Rating
46 / 100 · Ranked #313 in SAEach bar is Lobethal's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
46 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLobethal's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $755,000, roughly 10% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$755,000
13% below its 3 neighbours (median $865,000)
Based on 47 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 24 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 26 sales $728K
- 4 bed 16 sales $811K
Land
$440,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Lobethal are currently listed at around $722,000 on average. Based on 8 houses listed in the past six months.
$722K
8 houses listed in the last 6 months.
8 of the suburb's 959 dwellings (0.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Lobethal rent for around $630 a week on average, based on 8 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$630/wk
8 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
8 rentals advertised against an estimated 148 rented homes (5.4%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Apr–Jun 2026- All rentals
- $640/wk
- 10 bonds
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$630/week ($33,000 a year) on a $722,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Lobethal safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Lobethal sits in the low band, with 31 incidents recorded in 2026 — down about 6% on the prior year.
31 offences
6.1% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20256 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Two schools serve Lobethal, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 226 students across 2 schools (avg 113)
- • Sectors: 1 Independent, 1 Government
- • ICSEA 1033-1035, median 1034 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Lobethal Primary School (148 students)
Primary
Walkability
Lobethal is somewhat walkable on foot — at 51/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Lobethal.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 17.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 8.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 12.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Lobethal.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 25%
- Premises covered
- 1,254
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Adelaide Hills: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 7 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Lobethal is home to about 2,500 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $80,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,534
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$79,508/yr
Census Median Rent
$310/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,473/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$39,468/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.2%
Total Dwellings
959
Owner-Occupier Rate
84.6%
Houses
90.9%
Rental Stress
20.3%
Mortgage Stress
22.2%
Work From Home
11.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
12 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 13 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 140 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.9%
- Employment Rate
- 59.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
12 residents (0.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,397 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
9% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (112 of 1,232).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,727 a year through Adelaide Hills based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 93%
- Residential 5%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Adelaide Hills
In the year to August 2026, 95 new dwellings were approved across Adelaide Hills. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are up 53.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
NO₂ averaged 0.51 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Northfield monitoring station, 23.3 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Lenswood, 8.0 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 417 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 31.0 km
- Annual rainfall
- 921 mm
- 87 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 0.5 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 0.7 kmMeat ProcessingTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 2.6 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 5241, 9 of 2,308 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (40 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5241, 771 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,032 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 65 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rebekha Sharkie | 55.0% | 45.0% | +3.4 |
| 2022 | Rebekha Sharkie | 51.6% | 48.4% | -4.1 |
| 2019 | Rebekha Sharkie | 47.5% | 52.5% | -0.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Matt Schultz Independent
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Matt Schultz IND | 60.6% |
| 2022 | Dan Cregan IND | 75.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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Common questions about Lobethal
Is Lobethal a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lobethal is low (23/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lobethal?
Lobethal has a high recorded bushfire history (83/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (18/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Lobethal a good place to live?
Lobethal has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (46/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Lobethal?
Lobethal, SA had a population of 2,534 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lobethal, SA?
The postcode for Lobethal, SA is 5241.
How far is Lobethal from Adelaide?
Lobethal is 43 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 47 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lobethal?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lobethal was $79,508 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Lobethal?
The median advertised rent in Lobethal is $630 a week for houses (8 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Lobethal?
The median age of residents in Lobethal was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Lobethal at risk of bushfire?
Lobethal has a high recorded bushfire history (83/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Lobethal?
There are 2 schools inside the Lobethal boundary: 1 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Lobethal walkable?
Lobethal scores 51/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Lobethal?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lobethal, Lenswood (8 km away), 921 mm of rain a year over 87 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lobethal?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Lobethal belong to?
Lobethal sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lobethal?
The average residential rates bill through Adelaide Hills is $2,727 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lobethal?
Across Adelaide Hills, 95 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 53.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Lobethal in?
Lobethal sits within the federal Division of Mayo, currently held by Rebekha Sharkie (Centre Alliance).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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