Lonsdale, SA
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Lonsdale at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 23
- Median age
- 48
- Median weekly household income
- $725
- Coordinates
- -35.1062, 138.4915
Lonsdale demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Lonsdale using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is mid-life (45–64) at 39%, 100% of homes are rented, and 33% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 3 | 13% |
| Youth (15–24) | 3 | 13% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 5 | 22% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 9 | 39% |
| Seniors (65+) | 3 | 13% |
Share of the 23 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 0 | 0% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 0 | 0% |
| Rented | 9 | 100% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 10 | 100% |
| Townhouses & semis | 0 | 0% |
| Flats & apartments | 0 | 0% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 10 occupied private dwellings in Lonsdale.
- Median weekly rent
- $190
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Average household size
- 1.6 people
- Median weekly family income
- $1,875
- Median weekly personal income
- $550
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 7 (33%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 0 (0%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 0 (0%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 7 (27%)
- Labour-force participation
- 63.6%
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%
- Employed full-time
- 8
- Employed part-time
- 0
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Lonsdale
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Lonsdale is January (average daytime high around 27.9°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C). The area receives roughly 711 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.9°C | 17.5°C | 29 mm |
| Feb | 26.5°C | 17°C | 29 mm |
| Mar | 24.7°C | 16°C | 20 mm |
| Apr | 21.4°C | 14°C | 51 mm |
| May | 17.3°C | 11.7°C | 86 mm |
| Jun | 14.8°C | 9.6°C | 100 mm |
| Jul | 14°C | 8.9°C | 104 mm |
| Aug | 14.7°C | 8.8°C | 95 mm |
| Sep | 17.2°C | 10.2°C | 62 mm |
| Oct | 20.5°C | 11.9°C | 52 mm |
| Nov | 22.7°C | 13.6°C | 52 mm |
| Dec | 25.6°C | 15.6°C | 31 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Lonsdale
Where is Lonsdale?
Lonsdale is a suburb of South Australia, Australia.
What is the population of Lonsdale?
At the 2021 Census, Lonsdale had a population of about 23.
What is the weather like in Lonsdale?
Lonsdale has average daytime highs of about 20.6°C and overnight lows of about 12.9°C, with roughly 711 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
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