South Lake, WA: suburb profile
The population of South Lake WA is 5,831 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Lake is $795 per week ($41,340 per year). Median rent in South Lake is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). South Lake has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. South Lake has a population density of 1,813 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Lake is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Lake is $1,600.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.
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South Lake Population
5,831 residents at the 2021 Census.
South Lake Median Income & Rent
South Lake Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Lake Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
South Lake Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in South Lake, 34.0% are owned outright and 66.0% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Croatia
- Chile
- Germany
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
South Lake Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
South Lake Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Tagalog
- Portuguese
- Serbian
- Indonesian
- Filipino
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Lake Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
South Lake Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Lake Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Lake Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
South Lake Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Lake Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
South Lake Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
South Lake Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
South Lake School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Lake Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Lake Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
South Lake Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Lake How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Lake Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Lake Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Lake Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
South Lake Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
South Lake Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Lake Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
South Lake Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
South Lake Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
South Lake Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Lake Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
South Lake When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
South Lake Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Lake Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
South Lake Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Lake Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
South Lake Schools
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Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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20% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in South Lake against your income
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South Lake vs the typical WA suburb
The median personal income in South Lake is $795 a week, in line with the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 360th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 20.1% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 36, 5 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).
| Measure | South Lake | Typical WA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $795/wk | $806/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,742/wk | $1,722/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $350/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,600/mo | $1,759/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 36 | 41 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 20.1% | 18.6% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near South Lake
The closest suburb to South Lake is Cockburn Central, 1.6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Lake
What is the population of South Lake WA?
The population of South Lake WA is 5,831 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,813 people per km².South Lake is ranked #1,347 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Lake?
The median personal income in South Lake WA is $795 per week, or $41,340 per year.The median household income is $1,742 per week.Family income is $2,037 per week.South Lake is ranked #3,665 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Lake?
Median rent in South Lake WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Lake ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Lake?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Lake WA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Lake?
The median age in South Lake WA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Lake a good suburb to live in?
South Lake is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 5,831.The median income is $795/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51377. All dollar figures in AUD.