West Lakes

City in South Australia, Australia

Overview

West Lakes is a tranquil waterside suburb of Adelaide, known for its scenic lake, modern amenities, and relaxed lifestyle. With beautiful parks, shopping centers, and easy access to beaches, it's a prime spot for families and visitors seeking leisure and comfort.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
6,768
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.87°, 138.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,902
Local Cost
$1,905
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
44
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
500.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.