Lethbridge
Lethbridge stands out for its spacious rural-residential form: 100.0% of occupied dwellings are separate houses across 88.32 square kilometres, while only 9.8% of residents were born overseas. The population is 1,181 and the median age is 38, which is 2 years below the national figure. Household income sits at the 73.4th percentile, helping explain its mortgage-belt profile. Compared with more built-up Bannockburn, Lethbridge is likely to appeal to buyers prioritising land, privacy and a quieter setting over apartment choice and walkable services.
Local council: Golden Plains
Population
1,181
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,955/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Homebuyers are choosing a strongly detached market, with 100.0% separate houses and 47.2% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms, alongside 44.4% with 3 bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,733 per month, while rent is $350 a week, and mortgage costs equal 20.5% of household income without a recorded mortgage-stress flag. That structure suits families needing space, but the 6.7% vacancy rate and limited apartment stock make careful inspection important. Compared with more compact Bannockburn, Lethbridge gives up housing variety and some convenience in exchange for larger-format living. University attainment is 11.6 percentage points below the national level, reinforcing the suburb's practical, family-oriented profile.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a strongly detached market, with 100.0% separate houses and 47.2% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms, alongside 44.4% with 3 bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,733 per month, while rent is $350 a week, and mortgage costs equal 20.5% of household income without a recorded mortgage-stress flag. That structure suits families needing space, but the 6.7% vacancy rate and limited apartment stock make careful inspection important. Compared with more compact Bannockburn, Lethbridge gives up housing variety and some convenience in exchange for larger-format living. University attainment is 11.6 percentage points below the national level, reinforcing the suburb's practical, family-oriented profile.
For Investors
For investors, the clearest signals are a small rental base and moderate vacancy: 9.3% of occupied dwellings are rented, the weekly rent is $350, and vacancy is 6.7%. The 53.2% mortgage share suggests many households are owner-financed rather than dependent on leasing, which can limit rental supply but also narrow the tenant pool. Four development matters were recorded over 12 months, so near-term additions appear modest rather than a large pipeline. Rent growth of 60.0% is a strong comparison point, while overseas migration is the primary forecast driver. A purchase price is needed before yield can be tested, so Lethbridge should be compared with Bannockburn and nearby rural markets on land value, vacancy and tenant depth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
14
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Lethbridge
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Lethbridge Primary School
Demographics
Lethbridge has a settled, predominantly Anglo-Celtic profile. English ancestry is reported by 463 people, followed by Irish at 161 and Scottish at 130; 84.3% stayed at the same address, while turnover is 15.7%. The median age of 38 is 2 years below the national figure, and the average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above it. Overseas-born residents account for 9.8%, 11.8 percentage points below national levels, while university attainment is 18.5%, or 11.6 points below national. No religion is the largest response at 614, ahead of Christianity at 466. Couples with children make up 49.4% of families, supporting a family-oriented social pattern compared with more urban areas.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Residential form is unusually consistent: 100.0% of occupied dwellings are separate houses, with 47.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 44.4% containing 3 bedrooms. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 53.2% paying a mortgage, 35.6% owning outright and 9.3% renting; the remaining 1.9% sits in other tenure categories. Mortgage costs equal 20.5% of household income, while rent equals 17.9%, and neither is flagged as stress. Compared with denser nearby Bannockburn, Lethbridge is better suited to buyers seeking detached space, but less suited to households wanting apartments or smaller homes. Its average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, helping explain the concentration of larger dwellings.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$797
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.7%
Unoccupied
27
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.4%
Couples with children
38.8%
Couples, no children
10.9%
Single parent
322
Total families
Economy & Employment
Lethbridge combines solid labour-force participation with a practical employment base. Construction leads at 15.6% and 61 workers, followed by healthcare at 15.3% and 60; professional and technical work and public administration each account for 8.2% and 32, while manufacturing adds 7.9% and 31. Participation is 68.1%, unemployment is 3.4%, and 55.9% of workers are full-time, so the low unemployment rate is paired with a meaningful part-time segment. Trades lead occupations at 131, ahead of community and personal work at 77 and managers at 76. Household income is $1,955 weekly, personal income is $797 weekly and the household position is at the 73.4th percentile, above the national median position. However, IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD all sit in decile 1, the lowest decile, showing that household earnings can look stronger than area-wide education and resource indicators.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
619
Unemployed
21
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.9%
Part-time
35.1%
Participation
68.1%
Employed
598
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.5%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
9.8%
Dwellings
375
Transport to Work
Lethbridge suits residents comfortable with a car-based rural setting. About 76.6% drive to work, compared with 2.4% who walk or cycle, while 18.4% work from home, so daily errands and commuting are likely to depend more on driving than active transport. One local school, Lethbridge Primary School, is a government primary campus; families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school access against the exact address. Crime totals 31 offences, or 26.2 per 1,000 people, including 11 property and deception and 10 crimes against the person. The rate is a low-crime signal, but IRSAD, IRSD, IER and IEO all sit in decile 1, the lowest decile, so access and service constraints deserve attention. Compared with denser town settings, the trade-off is more space and quiet but fewer walkable destinations.
Drive
76.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
18.4%
Growth Outlook
Lethbridge's forecast points to measured expansion rather than a rapid-growth surge. The annual trend is 1.55%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while the wider area has a Stable trajectory and population change of 34.3% over 10 years. Affordability is marked as Improving, moving from 51.5 in 2011 to 49.0 in 2021, and real income growth reached 36.8%. Gentrification readings are mixed: Early signs at a score of 23, alongside an Active reading of 45 in the longer-term shift measures. Compared with a speculative boom, this profile supports gradual demand from households seeking space, especially while the 18.4% work-from-home rate supports some longer-distance commuting choices.
Population trend: Golden Plains council area
Lethbridge sits in the Golden Plains council area. These are the council area's residents, not Lethbridge's.
Residents 2025
26,620
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.8%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.5%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
31
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
26.2
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lethbridge compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lethbridge a good suburb to live in?
Lethbridge can suit households seeking detached space and a quieter setting: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 47.2% have 4 or more bedrooms, and 76.6% drive to work. The trade-off is car dependence and fewer housing formats than larger nearby towns.
What is the median house price in Lethbridge?
A current median house price is not available for Lethbridge. Use recent comparable sales to set a budget, then test it against the $1,733 monthly mortgage benchmark and the $350 weekly rent. Detached homes make up 100.0% of dwellings.
What schools are in Lethbridge?
Lethbridge Primary School is the local government primary campus. Families should check the exact address for enrolment zones and confirm secondary options before buying, because school access can extend beyond the suburb boundary. There is 1 school identified locally.
Is Lethbridge safe?
Lethbridge recorded 31 offences, equal to 26.2 offences per 1,000 people. Property and deception offences numbered 11 and crimes against the person numbered 10. Those figures support a relatively low-crime profile, but buyers should still check current local conditions before deciding.
Is Lethbridge good for property investment?
Investment may suit buyers targeting detached rentals, with 9.3% of dwellings rented, a $350 weekly rent and 6.7% vacancy. Four development matters in 12 months indicate a small pipeline. Because no median sale price is available, calculate yield from current comparable sales rather than relying on rent alone.
How is Lethbridge's population changing?
Lethbridge has 1,181 residents today. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 34.3% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 1.55% and overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is Stable, while gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 23.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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