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Lobethal has an estimated 2,698 residents, up from 2,534 at the 2021 Census — a change of 164 people, or 6.5%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 54.0% of that increase. That puts 103 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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An evaluation of regional ABS population figures alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Lobethal has an estimated count of 2,698 residents as of Aug 2026. Comparing this against the 2021 Census tally of 2,534 people reveals an expansion of 164 people (6.5%). This calculation relies upon an estimated resident population of 2,696 derived from the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 together with 29 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The suburb of Lobethal maintains a residential density of 103 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample open space and room for prospective expansion.
Demonstrating sound local growth fundamentals, the suburb of Lobethal expanded by 6.5% post-census, trailing the state benchmark (7.7%) by only 1.2 percentage points. This demographic upward movement has been fueled predominantly by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 54.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their foundation year. Where statistical coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, state authorities' 2023 Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 numbers are adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Future outlooks position the suburb of Lobethal above the national median for expansion, with aggregate SA2 modeling forecasting a gain of 402 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 14.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
109 new dwellings have been approved in Lobethal over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 6.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An assessment of ABS residential building approvals shows that Lobethal has averaged around 21 dwellings approved each year, amounting to an estimated 109 homes across the past 5 financial years, with 5 approvals noted during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of an average 1.7 new residents per year per approved home indicated a balanced residential construction pipeline; however, this ratio has climbed to 5.9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, highlighting growing demand and potential capacity pressures. Expected construction cost averages $476,000 per project, sitting slightly ahead of the broader regional figure to reflect higher-quality builds, while $22.4 million in approved commercial activity this financial year points to moderate non-residential development.
Per capita residential building volumes in Lobethal reach approximately 63% of the level observed across Greater Adelaide, ranking the locality in the 45th percentile across Australia and narrowing overall purchasing options while sustaining interest in established properties. Furthermore, all recent additions have consisted of detached houses, safeguarding the low-density neighborhood character and delivering family-oriented housing. A metric of 334 people per single approved dwelling underscores the tranquil, measured nature of local construction activity. According to quarterly modeling, Lobethal is on track to welcome 400 residents by 2041. Present construction trends suggest that upcoming residential delivery should comfortably satisfy community housing demand, creating favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth past projected levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lobethal, worth an estimated $794 million. 4 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and community development are strongly steered by public initiatives and transport upgrades. AreaSearch has identified no major projects expected to directly affect the locality. Broad regional programs of potential relevance include the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, the Northern Adelaide Transport Study, and South Australian Road Network Maintenance.
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Amblemead Estate
Premium boutique land development featuring 194 allotments across multiple stages with stunning reserve, playgrounds, waterfront boardwalk, and bio-filtration systems, marketed by Connekt Urban Projects and setting new standards in Adelaide Hills living.
Tea Tree Gully Township North East Road Streetscape Upgrade
A multi-year project to upgrade the streetscape in the historic Tea Tree Gully township precinct. The project includes undergrounding of power lines and significant footpath upgrades to improve the public realm, enhance the village atmosphere, provide gateways into the City, new paving, landscaping, street furniture, lighting upgrades, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure improvements.
Athelstone Health Precinct
A brand new, two-storey health precinct located at the corner of Gorge Road and Maryvale Road. The facility offers medical consulting, office, and retail spaces. It houses the Medical HQ GP Clinic (Level 1) and provides leasable ground-floor tenancies for allied health, retail, or other consulting uses. The precinct is immediately adjacent to a new childcare centre.
Verde in Athelstone
A collection of 19 sophisticated townhomes, offering 2 and 3-bedroom configurations with modern, open-plan living, quality finishes, and a focus on natural light. Located close to Black Hill Conservation Park and local amenities, the project is now sold out.
Morialta Rise
Morialta Rise is a premium hillside house and land estate of approximately 44 large residential allotments on Morialta Road in Rostrevor, delivering high end homes integrated with a historic church setting and adjacent to conservation parks. Civil works were completed around 2019 and the estate is now effectively built out with final allotments sold or under construction.
Nido Early School Athelstone
A premium, purpose-built childcare centre catering for up to 82 children aged six weeks to school age. The centre features beautifully designed indoor spaces, unique atelier art workshops, and outdoor play areas. The curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and includes a dedicated Kindergarten program.
Modbury Sporting Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Modbury Sporting Club with a new clubhouse including four unisex changerooms, umpire facilities, function space, amenities and upgraded sportsfield lighting. The facility supports the Modbury Football Club, Modbury Cricket Club and wider community sporting use. Council planning documents indicate the project was completed by the end of 2025, with the club now operating from the new facility.
Highbury Aqueduct Reserve Master Plan Implementation
Staged implementation of the 2013 Highbury Aqueduct Reserve Master Plan, transforming the former aqueduct lands into a 50 hectare linear park with shared walking and cycling trails, revegetation, erosion control and stormwater management works. Of the five major stormwater projects identified in the Master Plan, three have been completed along with four minor works, most recently a 2023 project near Freshford Avenue that replaced an eroded dam wall with rock chute structures and stabilised the channel.Tree removal and remediation works are currently underway along a section of the Aqueduct Trail. The reserve connects to the River Torrens Linear Park and includes the Pioneer Court Community Garden and a Bush For Life conservation site.
1,450 residents of Lobethal are employed, from a labour force of 1,501. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,236, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Lobethal features a capable labor market marked by solid representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, and an estimated 5.8% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months based on aggregated figures. There are 1,450 residents employed as of March 2026, accompanied by an unemployment rate that sits 0.4% beneath the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, while overall labor participation remains closely aligned with Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census figures showed a modest 11.5% of workers operating from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for resident workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction. Industrial concentration is especially pronounced in manufacturing, where workforce representation stands at 2.1 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages 14.7% of local personnel, lower than the 17.7% share across Greater Adelaide. Comparing resident numbers against local positions captured in the Census suggests a comparatively limited volume of local employment opportunities within the immediate area. Statistical analysis of SALM and ABS metrics indicates that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 5.8% while the labor pool grew by 5.0%, driving a 0.7 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Adelaide registered employment growth of 4.2%, labor force growth of 4.0%, and a smaller 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Broader perspective is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26, which anticipate national job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these national sectoral trajectories onto Lobethal's workforce composition suggests local job opportunities could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, noting this weighted extrapolation is purely illustrative and excludes localized population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lobethal is $1,529 a week (about $80,000 a year), with median personal income at $759 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,766 a year against an average of $62,443. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to ATO statistics for financial year 2023, the suburb of Lobethal records a median taxpayer income of $48,766 alongside an average of $62,443, trailing the figures for Greater Adelaide ($54,808 median and $66,852 average) as well as nationwide results. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023 brings updated estimates to approximately $53,726 (median) and $68,793 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes sit moderately between the 37th and 40th percentiles. The weekly earning range of $1,500 - 2,999 encompasses 34.7% of local earners (936 individuals), which mirrors the 31.8% recorded regionally.
Inhabitants retain 85.7% of earnings following housing obligations, and the suburb ranks in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lobethal had 959 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,473 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), showing a much heavier concentration of standalone homes than the Adelaide metro proportions of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Full residential ownership reached 34.4%, exceeding the metropolitan rate, while 50.1% of properties were being purchased with a mortgage and 15.5% were occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,473 and median weekly rents were $310, both below Adelaide metro benchmarks of $1,562 and $320.
These costs are likewise notably lower than the wider Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lobethal counted 959 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,021 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.9% of all local households, divided between couples without children at 30.9%, couples with children at 30.2%, and single parent families at 9.9%. The remaining 28.1% of residences consist of non-family arrangements, including lone person households at 26.7% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size of 2.5 people is identical to the Greater Adelaide figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Lobethal hold a university qualification, including 13.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 222 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment figures show that 19.2% of residents hold university qualifications, which is significantly lower than the SA4 region benchmark of 42.2%, highlighting an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 13.9%, postgraduate qualifications represent 3.0%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.3%. In contrast, vocational and technical credentials are very common, with 40.4% of citizens aged 15+ possessing qualifications consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (29.5%). A significant 27.5% of the local population is engaged in study, demonstrating high educational involvement. Of those enrolled, 11.2% attend primary school, 7.9% are in secondary school, and 3.6% are completing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Lobethal reaches 17 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 160 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in Lobethal is facilitated by 17 operational stops served by a combination of buses. Across these stops, 13 specific routes provide 156 weekly passenger trips, offering good overall accessibility with typical walking distances of 226 meters to the nearest boarding location. Because the community is largely residential, outward commuting is standard and private motor vehicles serve as the main travel method for 93% of travelers. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles, exceeding regional standards. Home-based workers accounted for 11.5% of the workforce at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit services provide an average of 22 daily trips across the combined network, which translates to roughly 9 weekly services for each individual stop.
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66.3% of residents in Lobethal report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health conditions across the community align well with nationwide figures, showing comparatively modest incidence of routine medical issues among both younger and older residents, while private health insurance covers approximately 52% of the population (~1,394 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.1 and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 66.3% of inhabitants reported no long-term medical issues, close to the 67.9% documented across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents demonstrate typical wellness levels, whereas outcomes for seniors are particularly strong. Individuals aged 65 and over constitute 22.0% of the community (593 people), surpassing the 19.1% share recorded throughout Greater Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lobethal is largely Australian-born, at 84.7% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators show a relatively homogenous population, with 84.7% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious group, representing 49.7% of inhabitants. The most noticeable variation from broader trends is found in Other religions, which make up 0.8% of the community compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestral backgrounds are led by English heritage at 31.5%, followed by Australian at 29.0% (substantially higher than the regional rate of 22.8%) and German at 13.3% (well above the regional 5.1%).
Several other heritages also show higher local representation compared to the wider region, including Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.2%), Polish at 1.4% (vs 1.0%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lobethal is 43. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The local age distribution generally mirrors Greater Adelaide, with the maximum divergence between the four principal cohorts being 5.1 percentage points. The median age remains at an estimated 43, the same as recorded in the 2021 Census, which sits 4 years older than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and above the Australian figure of 38 from that same Census. Individuals aged 45 - 64 have seen their demographic share fall from 27.4% at the Census to an estimated 25.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic expansion will be led by the 65+ age group, which is projected to gain 233 residents (39%) to reach a total of 827.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lobethal
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,534 at the 2021 Census → 2,698 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40771). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.