Lake Grace District High SchoolCombinedGovernment59
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
59
Reading
498
Writing
500
Numeracy
500
Grammar
508
Spelling
484
Administration
Students
127
Ratio
9:1
Attend.
89%
Demographics
ICSEA
986
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
5%
LBOTE
8%
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1699/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
0.0%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
63%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
5.0%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Lake Grace
Full-time 41.0%Part-time 14.6%Not in labour 44.4%
Dwelling Types
Lake Grace
House 91.7%Semi-detached 6.4%Flat/Unit 1.5%
Commute Mode
Lake Grace
Car 75.8%Bicycle 3.3%Walk 14.8%WFH 6.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
80.5%
England
3.4%
New Zealand
2.9%
Philippines
2.1%
China
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
91.9%
Mandarin
1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Grace
Is Lake Grace safe?
Lake Grace has a safety score of 71/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Corrigin (93/100), Gnowangerup (32/100), Katanning (8/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lake Grace?
Median weekly rent in Lake Grace is $771.26/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Corrigin ($137.5/wk), Gnowangerup ($360/wk), Katanning ($450/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Lake Grace?
Lake Grace has a school rating of 59/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Lake Grace District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lake Grace affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lake Grace is $341K, up 26.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $771.26/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Corrigin ($265K), Gnowangerup ($205K), Katanning ($355K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🌾 Rural🌿 Outdoors🤝 Community🏛️ Heritage
Lake Grace is a quiet wheatbelt town sitting roughly halfway between Perth and Esperance, surrounded by one of WA's largest shires at over 10,000 square kilometres. Salt lakes and open farmland define the landscape, and dark, unpolluted skies attract stargazing events at the Jam Patch Nature Reserve. Locals describe a tight-knit community, though employment is scarce, bushfire risk is real and the isolation demands a fully car-dependent lifestyle.
The median house price is $341k and rent of $771/week, 67% below the Perth metro median. Safety is a strength: the crime score of 71/100 is 19 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Education options include 1 school, rated 59/100 and above average. Typical residents are around 38 years old, with a household income of $1,699/week.
“Did you know that the shire of Lake Grace is 10,379 square kms?”— 48 upvotes in community discussion