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Lake King WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lake King WA is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake King is $1,037 per week ($53,924 per year). Median rent in Lake King is $195 per week ($845 per month). Lake King has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake King has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lake King is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake King is $1,475.

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Lake King Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lake King Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,037/wk

$53,924 per year

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Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,475/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lake King Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (48) Female 45.5% (40)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

84 people · 1373.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,374

Family income/wk

Lake King Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lake King Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.5% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.5% 4 dwellings

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

Lake King Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

10.8%

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

Lake King Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Not stated

12.4%

Christian (other)

11.2%

Catholic

11.2%

Anglican

11.2%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Baptist

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake King Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Lake King Employment

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Employed full-time

66.1% 39 people

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Employed part-time

13.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

20.3% 12 people

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

Lake King Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

39.1%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

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

Lake King Occupation

Managers

71.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Labourers

14.3%

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

Lake King Field of Study

Education

38.9%

Engineering

22.2%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

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

Lake King Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake King Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

18.8%

$800-$999/wk

31.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake King Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 40

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Separated

10.8% 8

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Divorced

4.1% 3

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Never married

31.1% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake King Ancestry

English

37.5%

Australian

36.5%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

8.7%

Other

4.8%

German

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake King School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

69.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

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

Lake King Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 161

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

Lake King Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.1% 23

—

Not a volunteer

58.9% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake King How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.0%

Walked only

31.4%

Did not go to work

8.6%

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

Lake King Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

39.1%

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

Lake King Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

3 bedrooms

26.7%

4 bedrooms

43.3%

5 bedrooms

20.0%

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

Lake King Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

30.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake King Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

154

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake King Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Mental health

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

Lake King Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake King Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.6%

Couple — no children

28.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake King Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.2% 3

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Did not provide

94.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake King Children Ever Born

No children

21.4%

2 children

57.1%

4 children

21.4%

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

Lake King When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Lake King Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.3%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

7.5%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Lake King Household Size

1 person

34.8%

2 persons

43.5%

4 persons

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake King Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Lake King Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lake King Schools

schools nearby

government

986

avg ICSEA score

total students

Lake King Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 37 students

986

ICSEA

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

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Lake King Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $195/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Lake King

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $1,492/wk

Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $15/wk

Lake King vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bokal

Pop: 42 Income: $574/wk Rent: $150/wk

Codjatotine

Pop: 42 Income: $1,224/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kwinana Beach

Pop: 42 Income: $850/wk Rent: $423/wk

Manmanning

Pop: 42 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $50/wk

Mornington (WA)

Pop: 42 Income: $612/wk Rent: $293/wk

Cramphorne

Pop: 43 Income: $1,069/wk

Compare Lake King

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake King

What is the population of Lake King WA?

The population of Lake King WA is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Lake King?

The median personal income in Lake King WA is $1,037 per week, or $53,924 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Lake King?

Median rent in Lake King WA is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake King?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake King WA is $1,475. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake King?

The median age in Lake King WA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake King a good suburb to live in?

Lake King is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 84.The median income is $1,037/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% 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: 50822. All dollar figures in AUD.