5 min drive to Burswood + 5 min transfer + 14 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2040/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
63%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Lathlain
Full-time 36.4%Part-time 20.4%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 40.8%
Dwelling Types
Lathlain
House 77.7%Semi-detached 9.2%Flat/Unit 13.1%
Commute Mode
Lathlain
Car 74.9%Transit 11.1%Bicycle 2.1%Walk 1.7%WFH 10.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.7%
England
4.4%
New Zealand
2.4%
China
1.7%
India
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
81.4%
Mandarin
1.0%
Italian
0.7%
Cantonese
0.5%
Spanish
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lathlain
Is Lathlain safe?
Lathlain has a safety score of 55/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Rivervale (19/100), Victoria Park (22/100), Carlisle (24/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lathlain?
Median weekly rent in Lathlain is $775/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Rivervale ($750/wk), Victoria Park ($795/wk), Carlisle ($780/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Lathlain?
Lathlain has a school rating of 78/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include St Clare's School (Special), Lathlain Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Lathlain from Perth CBD?
Lathlain is 13 minutes by car, or 29 minutes by public transport, or 24 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lathlain affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lathlain is $1.2M, up 15.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $580K. For renters, median weekly rent is $775/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Rivervale ($992K), Victoria Park ($1.1M), Carlisle ($960K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lathlain
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Lathlain is a quiet, established suburb tucked between the Swan River and Victoria Park, largely defined by its 1950s housing stock and the West Coast Eagles' Lathlain Park precinct, a community sports hub with ovals, parklands, and an AFLW venue. Walkable to the Vic Park train station and cafe strip, it attracts buyers seeking inner-city proximity at more affordable prices, though questions about safety crop up often enough to warrant due diligence.
Buyers can expect a median price of $1.20M and rent of $775/week, 18% above the Perth metro median. The CBD is a short 13-minute drive away (29 min by transit), and most residents drive (62%). At 55/100, the crime score is 3 points above Perth's metro average of 52. There are 2 schools nearby, rated 78/100 overall and among the highest in Perth. Residents have a median age of 35 and household income of $2,040/week.
“There's a weird robot with wheels and a 360 camera roaming around parks in Lathlain.”— 27 upvotes in community discussion