Lobethal Postcode
South Australia
Lobethal is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 25 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Lobethal is 5241, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Lobethal has a population of 2,534 (1,214 males, 1,318 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Lobethal is $1,529, with a median personal income of $759 per week.
The median weekly rent is $310 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,473.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (29), Philippines (27), and Germany (25).
89.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Lobethal shows 1,224 people employed (689 full-time, 467 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (200), community & personal service (134), and technicians & trades (129).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Lobethal has an IRSAD score of 976 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Lobethal covers an area of 26.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 97 persons per km².
Statistically, Lobethal sits within the Adelaide Hills area, part of the broader Adelaide - Central and Hills region. It falls under the Adelaide Hills local government area.
The federal electorate for Lobethal is Mayo (Rural).
Lobethal Details
| Postcode | 5241 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,534 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,529/week |
| Median Personal Income | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,473 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 26.2 km² |
| Population Density | 97/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 959 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.9095 |
| Longitude | 138.8699 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - Central and Hills |
| Area (SA3) | Adelaide Hills |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 473 (18.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 247 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 590 (23.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 696 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 531 (21.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 259 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 103 (4.1%) |
| Arthritis | 89 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 71 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 61 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 34 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 25 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 27 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 297 (31.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 397 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 223 (23.6%) |