Question 1

Is West Lakes Shore a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

West Lakes Shore is a waterside suburb between West Lakes and the coastal foreshore, with streets that mix single-storey postwar cottages, contemporary waterfront houses and low-rise units, many with direct access to lakeside paths and small foreshore reserves. It has a relaxed seaside character that appeals to families, downsizers and people who enjoy boating, walking and easy access to beaches. Local parks and walking trails follow the water's edge, and nearby shopping, café options and regular bus links make day-to-day errands straightforward while keeping a village-like feel.

About 3,236 people live in West Lakes Shore and the median age is 48, with around 85.0% of homes owner-occupied. A draft master plan for Jubilee Reserve proposes upgraded sports facilities, improved lighting, expansion of Club West Lakes and additional parking and site improvements, and the State’s Coast Park work has established a Linear Park with a shared-use concrete path linking Semaphore Park and West Lakes Shore. Whether it suits you will depend on the kind of seaside lifestyle you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in West Lakes Shore?

Accepted Answer

Houses in West Lakes Shore sit well above local incomes. The median house price of $1,300,000 is about 14.2 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (1,300,000 ÷ ($1,758 × 52) ? 14.2), which is a high multiple. Renting a house at about $720 a week would take roughly 41% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (720 ÷ 1,758 ? 0.41), a large share of income. On these figures, both buying and renting take up a significant portion of what local households earned at the last Census; which matters most depends on whether you plan to rent or buy.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is West Lakes Shore a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in West Lakes Shore rose a strong 13.5% over the past 12 months, while house rents over the same period slipped marginally, down 0.7%. For houses, capital growth was the clearer movement this year and rental income moved slightly the other way.

If rental income is your priority, that small fall in rents is the figure to note. If capital growth matters more, the 13.5% rise is the key number. Whether that fits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.30M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	13.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	21	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	70	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$720	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-0.7%	N/A

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