7 min drive to Murdoch + 5 min transfer + 24 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1742/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
South Lake
Full-time 32.8%Part-time 16.8%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 47.0%
Dwelling Types
South Lake
House 92.8%Semi-detached 6.8%
Commute Mode
South Lake
Car 89.8%Transit 3.5%Walk 0.7%WFH 5.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.2%
England
5.0%
New Zealand
3.0%
Philippines
2.6%
China
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
77.1%
Mandarin
1.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake
Is South Lake safe?
South Lake has a safety score of 33/100, which is 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cockburn Central (6/100), Bibra Lake (29/100), Yangebup (50/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in South Lake?
Median weekly rent in South Lake is $675/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cockburn Central ($800/wk), Bibra Lake ($770/wk), Yangebup ($730/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in South Lake?
South Lake has a school rating of 29/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Lakeland Senior High School (Secondary), South Lake Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is South Lake from Perth CBD?
South Lake is 23 minutes by car, or 46 minutes by public transport, or 36 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 South Lake affordable to buy in?
The median house price in South Lake is $860K, up 15.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $655K. For renters, median weekly rent is $675/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cockburn Central ($881K), Bibra Lake ($1.0M), Yangebup ($930K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/south-lake
🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established💰 Affordable
South Lake is an affordable, established suburb in the City of Cockburn, popular with families and first-home buyers who want to stay south of the river. It is car-dependent and lacks a train station, but North Lake Road and the Kwinana Freeway keep the CBD and Fremantle within reach. The suburb is quiet and residential, with decent parks nearby, though crime incidents have been a recurring community concern over the years.
The median house price is $860k and rent of $675/week, 16% below the Perth metro median. From South Lake, the CBD is a 23-minute drive away (46 min by transit), and most residents drive (74%). The area has a safety score of 33/100, 19 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 2 schools, rated 29/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 36 years old, with a household income of $1,742/week.