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West Lakes, SA
R-Score 80 / 100 — ranked #3,116 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
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| Indicator | West Lakes Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 80 / 100 | Ranked #3,116 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,400,000 | +2.2% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $900/wk | Implies a 3.3% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.1% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 63 days | Part of Charles Sturt (SA) council area (LGA avg R-Score 76/100) |
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West Lakes SA FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in West Lakes, SA
Is West Lakes SA a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, West Lakes (SA 5014) scores 80/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,116 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,400,000, median rent of $900/wk, gross yield of 3.3%, and vacancy of 3.1%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in West Lakes SA?
The current median property price in West Lakes (SA) is $1,400,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +2.2% change over the past 12 months. Properties in West Lakes currently spend a median of 63 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in West Lakes SA?
In West Lakes (SA), the median weekly asking rent is $900/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.3%. The suburb vacancy rate is 3.1% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in West Lakes SA?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in West Lakes against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the West Lakes Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is West Lakes SA located in?
West Lakes (SA, postcode 5014, 5021, 5032) is located in the Charles Sturt council area (LGA) within Greater Adelaide. Across Charles Sturt, the council-wide average R-Score is 76/100 across 38 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.