Full-time 38.5%Part-time 11.0%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 48.3%
Dwelling Types
West Lamington
House 84.1%Semi-detached 15.3%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
West Lamington
Car 94.0%Transit 3.0%Walk 1.0%WFH 2.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.4%
New Zealand
7.0%
England
2.3%
South Africa
2.2%
India
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
85.6%
Mandarin
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Hindi
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about West Lamington
Is West Lamington safe?
West Lamington has a safety score of 27/100, 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: Lamington (WA) (40/100), Piccadilly (WA) (18/100), Kalgoorlie (2/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in West Lamington?
Median weekly rent in West Lamington is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lamington (WA) ($650/wk), Piccadilly (WA) ($665/wk), Kalgoorlie ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is West Lamington affordable to buy in?
The median house price in West Lamington is $520K, up 23.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $368K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lamington (WA) ($511K), Piccadilly (WA) ($445K), Kalgoorlie ($445K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/west-lamington
West Lamington is a modest-sized suburb around 545 km from central Perth with a population of 1,373. The typical house sells for around $520k and rent of $700/week, placing it 49% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 27/100, the area is 25 points below the metro average of 52. The median age is 34, with households earning $2,456/week.