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Lancelin WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lancelin WA is 786 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lancelin is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Lancelin is $253 per week ($1,096 per month). Lancelin has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Lancelin has a population density of 17.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lancelin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lancelin is $1,733.

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Lancelin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lancelin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$733/wk

$38,116 per year

#4862 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$253/wk

$1,096 per month

#6093 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Lancelin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (401) Female 49.3% (390)

Population Density

17.9

people per km²

786 people · 43.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,483

Family income/wk

Lancelin 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)

Lancelin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.2% 134 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.8% 57 dwellings

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

Lancelin Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

5.2%

Germany

1.0%

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

Lancelin Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Anglican

17.6%

Catholic

15.2%

Not stated

13.7%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Buddhism

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lancelin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Lancelin Languages Spoken at Home

Other

31.4%

Mandarin

17.6%

SAL Tot

11.8%

SAL Filipin

9.8%

Vietnamese

9.8%

Spanish

7.8%

Italian

5.9%

Portuguese

5.9%

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

Lancelin Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 200 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 117 people

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Unemployed

1.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

46.3% 278 people

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

Lancelin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.3%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Lancelin Occupation

Labourers

28.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.8%

Professionals

14.1%

Managers

12.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Clerical & Administrative

7.3%

Sales Workers

4.7%

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

Lancelin Field of Study

Engineering

27.4%

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Education

12.6%

Society & Culture

12.0%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Health

6.3%

Creative Arts

2.3%

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

Lancelin Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lancelin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lancelin Marital Status

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Married

43.6% 309

↔️

Separated

3.4% 24

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Divorced

13.1% 93

🕊️

Widowed

7.1% 50

👤

Never married

32.9% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lancelin Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

25.1%

Other

12.2%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

8.1%

German

4.1%

Chinese

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

1.2%

Filipino

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lancelin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.3%

Secondary — Government

19.7%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.2%

Secondary — Catholic

12.1%

Pre-school

6.1%

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

Lancelin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 64

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 1,385

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

Lancelin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.6% 146

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 501

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lancelin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

5.7%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lancelin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

53.0%

Car (passenger)

22.1%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Walked only

5.9%

Bicycle

2.8%

Bus

1.6%

Truck

1.2%

Other

0.9%

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

Lancelin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.7%

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

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

Lancelin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

28.1%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Lancelin Population Mobility

25.1%

moved in the last year

46.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lancelin Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,411

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lancelin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Dementia

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Lancelin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lancelin Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.3%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

4.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lancelin Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 32

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Never served

95.0% 609

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lancelin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 66

—

Did not provide

89.6% 571

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lancelin Children Ever Born

No children

34.1%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

19.8%

4 children

4.0%

5+ children

2.6%

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

Lancelin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Lancelin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

28.5%

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

Lancelin Household Size

1 person

39.9%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

9.7%

4 persons

6.2%

5 persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lancelin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

524

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Lancelin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.3%

Step family — no other children

24.4%

Blended family — no other children

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lancelin Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

132

total students

Lancelin Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 132 students

955

ICSEA

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

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Lancelin Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,071/wk

Median Rent $253/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Lancelin

Your weekly income

≈ $4,641/month

Median rent $253/wk

Left after rent $818/wk

Rent share 23.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lancelin

What is the population of Lancelin WA?

The population of Lancelin WA is 786 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.9 people per km².Lancelin is ranked #4,321 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lancelin?

The median personal income in Lancelin WA is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $1,071 per week.Family income is $1,483 per week.Lancelin is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lancelin?

Median rent in Lancelin WA is $253 per week ($1,096 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lancelin ranks #6,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lancelin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lancelin WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lancelin?

The median age in Lancelin WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lancelin a good suburb to live in?

Lancelin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 786.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 50830. All dollar figures in AUD.