City of Cockburn
South Lake
South Lake at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
5,831
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about South Lake.
South Lake (6164) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia.
South Lake has roughly 5,831 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Lake scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Lake's population at 5,831, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,831
Median age
36
Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
5,831
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Lake.
Local schools for South Lake
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Government School Catchment
South Lake Primary School
Lakeland Senior High School
Bibra Lake Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 South Lake.
- What is the South Lake postcode?
- South Lake is in the 6164 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- What is the average rent in South Lake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in South Lake?
- There are 20 schools serving South Lake on this page, including South Lake Primary School, Lakeland Senior High School, Bibra Lake Primary School.
- How walkable is South Lake?
- South Lake has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Lake?
- South Lake is close to O Connor, Bibra Lake, Jandakot, Cockburn Central, North Lake.
- What is the population of South Lake?
- South Lake has approximately 5,831 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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