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West Lakes

South Australia, Australia · Oceania

About West Lakes

West Lakes sits on the route: 43km from National Motor Museum Birdwood.

West Lakes is a town located in South Australia, Australia. With a population of 5,611, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, West Lakes sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Adelaide time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West Lakes to your route.

About West Lakes

West Lakes is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, within the City of Charles Sturt. Developed in the 1970s as a public private partnership, it is noted for its man-made tidal lake and Delfin Island, a residential island set within the lake. It was renamed John Dyer Lake in honor of former mayor, John

Read more Raymond Dyer, recognising his significant influence and dedication to the development. Today, West Lakes is home to the Westfield West Lakes shopping centre, Woodlake Shopping Centre on Frederick Road, the West Lakes Golf Club, and Football Park, the Adelaide Football Club training ground. West Lakes has an irregular shape and shares borders with the suburbs of Port Adelaide, Queenstown, Royal Park, Seaton and Grange. Adjacent suburbs also sharing lake frontage include Semaphore Park, Tennyson and West Lakes Shore.

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Where is West Lakes located?

West Lakes is located in South Australia, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -34.8730 latitude, 138.4946 longitude.

What is the population of West Lakes?

West Lakes has a population of approximately 5,611 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,611
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Timezone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.8730, 138.4946

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from West Lakes

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

museum

National Motor Museum Birdwood

Australia's premier motoring museum in the Adelaide Hills with over 300 vehicles telling the story of Australian motoring.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near West Lakes.

West Lakes Shore

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 3,055

Royal Park

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 2,969

Tennyson

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,122

Queenstown

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,865

Albert Park

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,685

Cheltenham

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 2,176

Ethelton

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 1,435

Semaphore Park

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 4,316

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