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Lathlain WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lathlain WA is 3,699 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lathlain is $1,025 per week ($53,300 per year). Median rent in Lathlain is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Lathlain has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Lathlain has a population density of 2396.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lathlain is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lathlain is $2,167.

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Lathlain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lathlain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,025/wk

$53,300 per year

#1066 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: —

Lathlain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,836) Female 50.3% (1,860)

Population Density

2396.5

people per km²

3,699 people · 1.5 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,690

Family income/wk

Lathlain 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)

Lathlain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 422 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 506 dwellings

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

Lathlain Country of Birth

Australia

87.0%

England

6.3%

India

1.8%

China

1.7%

Indonesia

0.9%

Hong Kong

0.7%

Germany

0.5%

France

0.5%

Afghanistan

0.3%

Bangladesh

0.3%

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

Lathlain Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Catholic

24.8%

Anglican

8.5%

Not stated

5.9%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Buddhism

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Islam

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lathlain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

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

Lathlain Languages Spoken at Home

Other

26.8%

Mandarin

19.0%

Italian

14.0%

IAL Nepali

9.5%

Cantonese

9.5%

SAL Tot

9.5%

Korean

6.1%

Urdu

5.6%

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

Lathlain Employment

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Employed full-time

46.1% 1,308 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 732 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 80 people

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Not in labour force

25.3% 718 people

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

Lathlain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.9%

Certificate III/IV

23.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

12.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Lathlain Occupation

Professionals

36.2%

Managers

15.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.1%

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

Lathlain Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.5%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Health

11.6%

Education

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.0%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Information Technology

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

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

Lathlain Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lathlain Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lathlain Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 1,342

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Separated

2.9% 88

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Divorced

8.0% 246

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Widowed

3.2% 97

👤

Never married

42.1% 1,290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lathlain Ancestry

English

29.4%

Australian

25.6%

Other

10.3%

Irish

7.6%

Italian

7.1%

Scottish

6.9%

Chinese

5.0%

German

2.6%

Indian

1.6%

Dutch

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lathlain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.7%

Secondary — Catholic

16.6%

Vocational Education

16.3%

Secondary — Government

12.2%

Primary — Catholic

9.7%

Pre-school

9.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

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

Lathlain Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 239

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 6,825

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

Lathlain Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.4% 599

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 2,338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lathlain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lathlain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Train

5.3%

Bus

5.1%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bicycle

2.0%

Walked only

1.6%

Other

1.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Truck

0.3%

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

Lathlain Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

37.4%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

13.7%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

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

Lathlain Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Lathlain Population Mobility

16.9%

moved in the last year

45.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lathlain Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

117

Indigenous residents

6,993

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lathlain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

320

Asthma

117

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Lathlain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lathlain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.9%

Couple — no children

28.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lathlain Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

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Previously served

2.4% 72

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Never served

97.4% 2,870

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lathlain Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 372

—

Did not provide

87.3% 2,554

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lathlain Children Ever Born

No children

46.2%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

11.2%

4 children

2.9%

5+ children

0.3%

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

Lathlain When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

131

1991–2000

109

2001–2010

234

2011–2015

139

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Lathlain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.1%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

7.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Lathlain Household Size

1 person

28.3%

2 persons

32.9%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

16.3%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lathlain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,913

Moved from WA

413

Moved — same area (SA2)

113

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Lathlain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.8%

Step family — no other children

11.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lathlain Schools

schools nearby

government

1055

avg ICSEA score

11,717

total students

Regent College Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 340 students

1142

ICSEA

Victoria Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 510 students

1127

ICSEA

Kensington Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 447 students

1121

ICSEA

Perth Montessori School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 92 students

1115

ICSEA

St Augustine's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 181 students

1114

ICSEA

Trinity College Catholic

Combined · 4-12 · 1,347 students

1113

ICSEA

Ursula Frayne Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · PP-12 · 1,442 students

1108

ICSEA

East Victoria Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 429 students

1088

ICSEA

Lathlain Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 673 students

1088

ICSEA

Millen Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 544 students

1084

ICSEA

Carlisle Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 315 students

1062

ICSEA

East Victoria Park Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 56 students

1049

ICSEA

Kent Street Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,215 students

1041

ICSEA

Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,947 students

1037

ICSEA

Victoria Park Christian School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 113 students

1035

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools

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

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Lathlain Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,040/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Lathlain

Your weekly income

≈ $8,840/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,690/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Lathlain vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,272 Income: $707/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 5,315 Income: $885/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 3,038 Income: $967/wk Rent: $370/wk

Beldon

Pop: 4,094 Income: $857/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 3,462 Income: $742/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 2,417 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lathlain

What is the population of Lathlain WA?

The population of Lathlain WA is 3,699 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2396.5 people per km².Lathlain is ranked #2,044 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lathlain?

The median personal income in Lathlain WA is $1,025 per week, or $53,300 per year.The median household income is $2,040 per week.Family income is $2,690 per week.Lathlain is ranked #1,066 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lathlain?

Median rent in Lathlain WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lathlain ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lathlain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lathlain WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lathlain?

The median age in Lathlain WA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lathlain a good suburb to live in?

Lathlain is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,699.The median income is $1,025/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 50835. All dollar figures in AUD.