Lochiel SA 5510
Located in South Australia, Lochiel sits 131 km from Adelaide CBD, around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. The locality has 104 residents, a median age of 50, and a median household income of $62,816 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality fell 8.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $175 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $867. Walkability is low.
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Is Lochiel safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Lochiel sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2026.
1 offences
no change since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Lochiel is very car-dependent on foot — at 14/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Lochiel.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 25
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
Wakefield: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Lochiel is home to 104 residents, with a median age of 50 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $63,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
104
Median Age
50
Median Household Income
$62,816/yr
Census Median Rent
$175/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$34,112/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
27.1%
Total Dwellings
48
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.2%
Houses
91.7%
Rental Stress
14.5%
Mortgage Stress
16.6%
Work From Home
7.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 79.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.4%
- Employment Rate
- 55.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,640 a year through Wakefield based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Wakefield
In the year to August 2026, 15 new dwellings were approved across Wakefield. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Price, 43.3 kmDry climate — warm summers, cool winters.
- Elevation
- 95 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 23.4 km
- Annual rainfall
- 295 mm
- 44 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.8°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.2°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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.
EV adoption
In postcode 5510, 3 of 140 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
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.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Chantelle Thomas Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chantelle Thomas ON | 50.1% |
| 2022 | Fraser Ellis IND | 58.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Lochiel?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 104 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Lochiel
Is Lochiel a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lochiel is low (16/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lochiel?
Lochiel has a low recorded bushfire history (17/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Lochiel?
Lochiel, SA had a population of 104 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lochiel, SA?
The postcode for Lochiel, SA is 5510.
How far is Lochiel from Adelaide?
Lochiel is 131 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 90 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lochiel?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lochiel was $62,816 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 Lochiel?
There are too few current rental listings in Lochiel for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $175, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Lochiel?
The median age of residents in Lochiel was 50 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Lochiel at risk of bushfire?
Lochiel has a low recorded bushfire history (17/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality 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.
Is Lochiel walkable?
Lochiel scores 14/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. 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 Lochiel?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lochiel, Price (43.3 km away), summer days average 27.8°C, winter nights 7.2°C, and 295 mm of rain a year over 44 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lochiel?
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 Lochiel belong to?
Lochiel sits within the Wakefield local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lochiel?
The average residential rates bill through Wakefield is $1,640 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lochiel?
Across Wakefield, 15 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Lochiel in?
Lochiel sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- 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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