5 min drive to Kelmscott + 5 min transfer + 42 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1812/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Champion Lakes
Full-time 30.0%Part-time 14.9%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 51.7%
Dwelling Types
Champion Lakes
House 92.5%Semi-detached 1.0%Flat/Unit 0.6%Other 5.9%
Commute Mode
Champion Lakes
Car 86.0%Transit 3.8%Bicycle 0.8%Walk 1.0%WFH 8.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
56.5%
England
9.7%
India
5.8%
New Zealand
3.2%
Philippines
2.1%
Language at Home
English only
75.7%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Champion Lakes
Is Champion Lakes safe?
Champion Lakes has a safety score of 15/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Camillo (17/100), Seville Grove (35/100), Southern River (62/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Champion Lakes?
Median weekly rent in Champion Lakes is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Camillo ($605/wk), Seville Grove ($660/wk), Southern River ($770/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Champion Lakes?
Champion Lakes has a school rating of 84/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Kelmscott John Calvin School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Champion Lakes from Perth CBD?
Champion Lakes is 37 minutes by car, or 68 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Champion Lakes affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Champion Lakes is $815K, up 10.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Camillo ($675K), Seville Grove ($730K), Southern River ($1.0M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/champion-lakes
⚽ Sports & Recreation🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🏡 Quiet Residential👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Champion Lakes is defined by its Regatta Centre, a purpose-built rowing lake that doubles as a popular walking and cycling destination for southeast Perth families. The suburb has a quiet, semi-rural character with retirement village options and good access to nature. Bushfire risk is the standout concern, with serious fires in recent years closing Tonkin Highway. Heavily car dependent, with no local shops or nightlife to speak of.
The typical house sells for around $815k and rent of $750/week, placing it 20% below the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 37-minute drive or 68 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (71%). With a safety score of 15/100, crime rates run 37 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 84/100, among the highest in Perth. The median age is 41, with households earning $1,812/week.
“Big lake - I'm amazed I've never been here before. It was pretty much spot on a 5km walk around it... Would love to come back with my pushbike and do a few laps.”— 14 upvotes in community discussion