Loxton North SA 5333
Located in South Australia, Loxton North sits 259 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours 55 minutes by car. The locality has 897 residents, a median age of 42, and a median household income of $80,184 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 12.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $225 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,143. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Loxton North a good place to live?
Loxton North scores a C (38/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 23/100 · 259.4 km · 176 min drive to Adelaide
Median available
Median $410K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 46/100 · Crime 37/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 42 · 897 residents
Liveability Rating
38 / 100 · Ranked #396 in SAEach bar is Loxton North'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.
How do you rate the liveability in Loxton North?
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Our score
38 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLoxton North's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $410,000, roughly 54% above where it sat a year earlier.
$410,000
Based on 15 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 6 sales $372K
- 4 bed 6 sales $395K
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025136 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 22% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5333.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Loxton North safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Loxton North sits in the low band, with 16 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 45% on the prior year.
16 offences
44.8% 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 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
One school serve Loxton North, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 56 students in one school (avg 56)
Primary
Walkability
Loxton North is very car-dependent on foot — at 23/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Loxton North.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 385
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
Loxton Waikerie: 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
Loxton North is home to 897 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $80,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
897
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$80,184/yr
Census Median Rent
$225/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,143/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$39,208/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.9%
Total Dwellings
313
Owner-Occupier Rate
84.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.6%
Mortgage Stress
17.1%
Work From Home
10.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.7%
- Employment Rate
- 62.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
4.6% of residents (39) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Adelaide (32).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 850 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
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,871 a year through Loxton Waikerie based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 84%
- Environmental 11%
- Residential 4%
- Industrial 1%
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: Loxton Waikerie
In the year to August 2026, 46 new dwellings were approved across Loxton Waikerie. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 30.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Loxton Research Centre, 3.2 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 44 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 256 mm
- 42 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.1°C
- 38 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.5°C
- 16 frost days ≤ 0°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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 0.8 kmTimber Resawing and DressingTop reported: Copper & compounds · Arsenic & compounds · Chromium (VI) compounds
- 3.0 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol
EV adoption
In postcode 5333, 9 of 5,829 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (73 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5333, 1,916 rooftop-solar systems totalling 14.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,683 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 118 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
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 5333.
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 Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
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 Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
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 Loxton North?
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- 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 Loxton North
Is Loxton North a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Loxton North is low (37/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Loxton North?
Loxton North has a moderate recorded bushfire history (46/100, 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.
Is Loxton North a good place to live?
Loxton North has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (38/100), 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 Loxton North?
Loxton North, SA had a population of 897 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Loxton North, SA?
The postcode for Loxton North, SA is 5333.
How far is Loxton North from Adelaide?
Loxton North is 259 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 176 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Loxton North?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Loxton North was $80,184 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 Loxton North?
There are too few current rental listings in Loxton North for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $225, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Loxton North?
The median age of residents in Loxton North was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Loxton North at risk of bushfire?
Loxton North has a moderate recorded bushfire history (46/100). 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.
How are the schools in Loxton North?
There is 1 school inside the Loxton North boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Loxton North walkable?
Loxton North scores 23/100 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 Loxton North?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Loxton North, Loxton Research Centre (3.2 km away), summer days average 32.1°C, winter nights 4.5°C, 256 mm of rain a year over 42 rainy days, and 38 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Loxton North?
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 Loxton North belong to?
Loxton North sits within the Loxton Waikerie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Loxton North?
The average residential rates bill through Loxton Waikerie is $1,871 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Loxton North?
Across Loxton Waikerie, 46 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 30.0% 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 Loxton North in?
Loxton North sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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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
- 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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