Lockleys
Statistical Area - sa2

Lockleys has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Lockleys's population is 14,257 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 805 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,452. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 14,210 in June 2024 and an additional 84 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,501 persons per square kilometer, placing Lockleys in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate of 6.0% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the state average (7.1%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.1% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Based on projected demographic shifts, Lockleys is expected to have above median population growth, expanding by 2,237 persons to reach a total of 16,494 by 2041, reflecting a 15.4% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Lockleys among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Lockleys has averaged approximately 80 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 404 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY26. This averages out to about two people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built during these years.

This balance between supply and demand has resulted in stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $310,000. In terms of commercial development, $34.7 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating strong momentum.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Lockleys shows 10.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 73rd percentile nationally when assessed against other areas. Recent construction in Lockleys comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating an expanding range of medium-density options that cater to various price brackets. The location currently has approximately 182 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections estimate Lockleys will add around 2,190 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Lockleys has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact the area: Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Expansion, Project Flight - Adelaide Airport Terminal and Infrastructure Upgrade, Thebarton Technology Hub, Henley Beach Road Visioning Project. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Lockleys well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Lockleys has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Over the past year, ending June 2025, employment grew by an estimated 2.9%. As of that date, 8,071 residents are in work, with a participation rate of 64.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

Manufacturing has limited presence at 5.8%, compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.3%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of 2.1% employment growth and a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Lockleys' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Lockleys' median income among taxpayers is $53,468, with an average of $66,786. This is slightly above the national average and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,328 (median) and $75,355 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Lockleys rank modestly between the 44th and 54th percentiles. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 31.5% of residents (4,490 people), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses and Lockleys' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Lockleys displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lockleys' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.1% houses and 31.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Adelaide metro's 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lockleys stood at 35.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.7% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, exceeding the Adelaide metro average of $1,745. The median weekly rent in Lockleys was $300, lower than the Adelaide metro figure of $310. Nationally, Lockleys' mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Lockleys features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.8% of all households, including 29.8% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.2%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households making up 4.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Lockleys exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 33.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and that of Greater Adelaide at 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.9% while certificates make up 18.9%.

Educational participation is high at 26.2%, including 8.4% in primary education, 6.3% in tertiary education, and 5.7% pursuing secondary education. Seven schools operate within Lockleys, educating approximately 1,869 students. The area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1053. The educational mix includes four primary schools, two secondary schools, and one K-12 school. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows Lockleys has 58 active stops operating within its boundaries. These are served by a mix of buses across 34 routes, offering a total of 2,530 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 187 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 361 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lockleys's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Lockleys residents have relatively positive health outcomes.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 52% of the total population (~7,470 people) has private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.6% and 6.7% of residents respectively. Around 71.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.9% across Greater Adelaide. Approximately 20.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,904 people), higher than the 17.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Lockleys was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lockleys was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.6% of its population born overseas and 32.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Lockleys is Christianity, comprising 53.1% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which makes up 3.8% of the population compared to 3.1% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Lockleys are English (20.5%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Greek (6.5%) and Italian (10.9%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.1% and 6.7%, respectively. Serbian population is also slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

Lockleys's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Lockleys is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 15.6% of Lockleys' population, higher than Greater Adelaide's percentage, while the 15-24 cohort makes up 10.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.1% of Lockleys' population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 12.3% to 11.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Lockleys. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 55%, reaching 1,488 people from 959. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting Lockleys' aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age cohort is projected to show minimal growth of just 0%, adding only 1 person.