South Lake

WA 6164 • Greater Perth

5,831
Population (2021)
$41,340
Median Income
3.22 km²
Area
26m
Elevation

About South Lake

South Lake is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Cockburn (City) area. With a population of 5,831 and a median income of $41,340, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.22 km² at an elevation of 26m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. South Lake provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

South Lake falls under postcode 6164 and is governed by Cockburn Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bibra Lake electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6164
Urban Area
Cockburn - East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.11°, 115.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.22 km²
Elevation
26m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,866
Census 2021
5,831
0.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,452
Income 2021
$41,340
13.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,629
Born Overseas 1,885

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 292
  • 2. New Zealand 176
  • 3. Philippines 151
  • 4. China 107
  • 5. Malaysia 85
  • 6. Indonesia 83
  • 7. India 80
  • 8. South Africa 69
  • 9. Singapore 46
  • 10. Scotland 43
  • 11. Thailand 40
  • 12. Pakistan 36
  • 13. Ireland 29
  • 14. Italy 28
  • 15. Croatia 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,985
Australian 1,811
Scottish 457
Irish 410
Chinese 370
Italian 292
Australian Aboriginal 230
Filipino 181
German 160
Indian 110

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,206
Both parents born in Australia
2,462
Both parents born overseas
798
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.4%
Christianity
39.5%
Buddhism
2.1%
Islam
2.1%
Hinduism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
374 (6.4%)
5-14 years
667 (11.4%)
15-19 years
351 (6.0%)
20-24 years
414 (7.1%)
25-34 years
942 (16.2%)
35-44 years
816 (14.0%)
45-54 years
805 (13.8%)
55-64 years
734 (12.6%)
65-74 years
473 (8.1%)
75-84 years
188 (3.2%)
85+ years
63 (1.1%)

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