Lathlain at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,699
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Lathlain.
The postcode for Lathlain is 6100 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Lathlain (6100) sits in the Victoria Park region of Western Australia.
Lathlain has roughly 3,699 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lathlain scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lathlain's population at 3,699, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,699
Median age
35
Family households
65%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
3,699
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lathlain.
Local schools for Lathlain
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Government School Catchment
Lathlain Primary School
East Victoria Park Primary School
East Victoria Park Education Support Centre
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lathlain.
- What is the Lathlain postcode?
- Lathlain is in the 6100 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- Where is Lathlain?
- Lathlain is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6100. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- What is the average rent in Lathlain?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Lathlain?
- There are 20 schools serving Lathlain on this page, including Lathlain Primary School, St Clare's School, St Augustine's Primary School.
- How walkable is Lathlain?
- Lathlain has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lathlain?
- Lathlain is close to Burswood, Victoria Park, Rivervale, Carlisle North, Carlisle South.
- What is the population of Lathlain?
- The population of Lathlain is approximately 3,699 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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