Lucindale SA 5272
Lucindale is a rural locality in South Australia, 343 km from Adelaide CBD, around 3 hours 50 minutes by car. Population is 637; the median age is 47 and the median household income is $68,224 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality grew 14.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $750. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Lucindale a good place to live?
Lucindale scores a C (47/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 28/100 · 343.3 km · 229 min drive to Adelaide
Median available
Median $300K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 46/100 · Crime 16/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 47 · 637 residents
Liveability Rating
47 / 100 · Ranked #301 in SAEach bar is Lucindale'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 Lucindale?
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Our score
47 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLucindale's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $300,000, about 4% above where it sat a year earlier.
$300,000
Based on 16 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 83 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 11 sales $300K
Is Lucindale safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Lucindale sits in the low band, with 6 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 67% on the prior year.
6 offences
66.7% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 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 Lucindale, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 197 students in one school (avg 197)
Combined
Walkability
Lucindale is car-dependent on foot — at 28/100, most 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 Lucindale.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 269
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
Naracoorte Lucindale: 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
Lucindale is home to 637 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $68,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
637
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$68,224/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$750/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$39,416/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
21.5%
Total Dwellings
237
Owner-Occupier Rate
81.6%
Houses
94.9%
Rental Stress
11.4%
Mortgage Stress
13.2%
Work From Home
16.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.0%
- Employment Rate
- 62%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.1%
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 $1,794 a year through Naracoorte Lucindale 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: Naracoorte Lucindale
In the year to August 2026, 17 new dwellings were approved across Naracoorte Lucindale. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are up 300.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Lucindale Post Office, 0.2 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 32 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 49.1 km
- Annual rainfall
- 527 mm
- 79 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
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 5272, 0 of 1,058 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.7% (7 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5272, 165 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 411 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 6 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 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 Jason Virgo Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jason Virgo ON | 50.9% |
| 2022 | Nick McBride LP | 72.7% |
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 Lucindale?
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 637 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 Lucindale
Is Lucindale a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lucindale is low (16/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lucindale?
Lucindale 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 Lucindale a good place to live?
Lucindale has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (47/100), 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 Lucindale?
Lucindale, SA had a population of 637 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lucindale, SA?
The postcode for Lucindale, SA is 5272.
How far is Lucindale from Adelaide?
Lucindale is 343 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 229 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lucindale?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lucindale was $68,224 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 Lucindale?
There are too few current rental listings in Lucindale for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Lucindale?
The median age of residents in Lucindale was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Lucindale at risk of bushfire?
Lucindale 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 Lucindale?
There is 1 school inside the Lucindale boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Lucindale walkable?
Lucindale scores 28/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it 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 Lucindale?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lucindale, Lucindale Post Office (0.2 km away), 527 mm of rain a year over 79 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lucindale?
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 Lucindale belong to?
Lucindale sits within the Naracoorte Lucindale local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lucindale?
The average residential rates bill through Naracoorte Lucindale is $1,794 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lucindale?
Across Naracoorte Lucindale, 17 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 300.0% 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 Lucindale in?
Lucindale 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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