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Champion Lakes WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Champion Lakes, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Champion Lakes WA is 1,355 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Champion Lakes is $766 per week ($39,832 per year). Median rent in Champion Lakes is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Champion Lakes has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Champion Lakes has a population density of 244.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Champion Lakes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Champion Lakes is $1,950.

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Champion Lakes Population

residents (Census 2021)

Champion Lakes Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$766/wk

$39,832 per year

#4211 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$355/wk

$1,538 per month

#3058 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: —

Champion Lakes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (684) Female 49.7% (675)

Population Density

244.4

people per km²

1,355 people · 5.5 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,077

Family income/wk

Champion Lakes Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Champion Lakes Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

38.6% 136 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.4% 216 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Champion Lakes Country of Birth

Australia

76.9%

England

12.6%

India

8.9%

China

1.0%

Afghanistan

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Champion Lakes Religion

No Religion

40.6%

Catholic

15.6%

Anglican

12.8%

Christian (other)

9.1%

Not stated

8.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Islam

4.0%

Pentecostal

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Champion Lakes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Champion Lakes Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.9%

IAL Punjabi

22.4%

Malayalam

17.8%

Urdu

7.5%

SAL Tot

7.5%

Tamil

7.5%

Australian Indigenous

3.7%

Afrikaans

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Champion Lakes Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 395 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.4% 195 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.3% 43 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.0% 372 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Champion Lakes Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Champion Lakes Occupation

Professionals

28.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Managers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.7%

Labourers

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Champion Lakes Field of Study

Engineering

22.8%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Society & Culture

15.5%

Health

12.7%

Education

11.1%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Information Technology

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Champion Lakes Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Champion Lakes Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Champion Lakes Marital Status

💍

Married

52.3% 578

↔️

Separated

4.4% 49

📋

Divorced

8.7% 96

🕊️

Widowed

3.3% 37

👤

Never married

31.2% 345

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Champion Lakes Ancestry

English

29.5%

Australian

22.0%

Other

17.4%

Irish

6.4%

Scottish

5.7%

Dutch

4.6%

Indian

4.3%

Chinese

2.3%

Italian

2.3%

Filipino

2.0%

German

2.0%

New Zealander

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Champion Lakes School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.6%

Primary — Government

16.6%

Secondary — Government

16.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.9%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Primary — Catholic

9.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

Pre-school

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Champion Lakes Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 103

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 2,467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Champion Lakes Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.2% 187

—

Not a volunteer

81.8% 843

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Champion Lakes Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

1.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Champion Lakes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Train

2.3%

Other

2.0%

Bus

1.2%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Bicycle

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Champion Lakes Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

31.8%

2 vehicles

41.2%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Champion Lakes Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

7.2%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

34.9%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Champion Lakes Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

42.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Champion Lakes Indigenous Population

0.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,558

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Champion Lakes Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

113

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Champion Lakes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Champion Lakes Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Champion Lakes Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 4

🏅

Previously served

3.2% 33

👤

Never served

96.4% 999

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Champion Lakes Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 111

—

Did not provide

89.2% 916

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Champion Lakes Children Ever Born

No children

30.5%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Champion Lakes When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

150

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Champion Lakes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Champion Lakes Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

15.1%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Champion Lakes Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,063

Moved from WA

147

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Champion Lakes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.2%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Champion Lakes Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

6,861

total students

John Wollaston Anglican Community School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,206 students

1060

ICSEA

Kelmscott John Calvin School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 183 students

1043

ICSEA

Yarralinka Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 253 students

1040

ICSEA

Kelmscott Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,335 students

984

ICSEA

Sowilo Community High School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 78 students

945

ICSEA

Kingsley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 254 students

938

ICSEA

Challis Community Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 830 students

936

ICSEA

Willandra Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 648 students

936

ICSEA

Ashburton Drive Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 434 students

931

ICSEA

Westfield Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

911

ICSEA

Seaforth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 233 students

907

ICSEA

Grovelands Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 335 students

898

ICSEA

Cecil Andrews College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 767 students

886

ICSEA

Alta-1 College - Camillo Independent

Secondary

South East Language Development Centre - Armadale Campus Government

Primary

Showing 15 of 16 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Champion Lakes Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $355/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Champion Lakes

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $355/wk

Left after rent $1,457/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Champion Lakes vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,022 Income: $1,674/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Pop: 1,992 Income: $537/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 1,987 Income: $808/wk Rent: $428/wk

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Pop: 1,985 Income: $632/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Champion Lakes

What is the population of Champion Lakes WA?

The population of Champion Lakes WA is 1,355 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 244.4 people per km².Champion Lakes is ranked #3,536 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Champion Lakes?

The median personal income in Champion Lakes WA is $766 per week, or $39,832 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,077 per week.Champion Lakes is ranked #4,211 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Champion Lakes?

Median rent in Champion Lakes WA is $355 per week ($1,538 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Champion Lakes ranks #3,058 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Champion Lakes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Champion Lakes WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Champion Lakes?

The median age in Champion Lakes WA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Champion Lakes a good suburb to live in?

Champion Lakes is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,355.The median income is $766/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50281. All dollar figures in AUD.