York

The Lakes

WA6556

The Lakes at a glance

Population

20

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about The Lakes.

The Lakes (6556) sits in the York region of Western Australia.

The Lakes has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put The Lakes's population at 20, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

20

Median age

56

Family households

100%

Lone person

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)

$375/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$319/wk

Owner occupied

88%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

20

Median age: 56

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Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in The Lakes.

Local schools for The Lakes

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Government School Catchment

Chidlow Primary School

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Wooroloo Primary School

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Eastern Hills Senior High School

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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

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Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About The Lakes.

What is the The Lakes postcode?
The Lakes is in the 6556 postcode, in WA, in the York region.
What is the average rent in The Lakes?
The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $319.
What schools are in The Lakes?
There are 10 schools serving The Lakes on this page, including Chidlow Primary School, Wooroloo Primary School, Eastern Hills Senior High School.
What suburbs are near The Lakes?
The Lakes is close to Gorrie, Beechina, Malmalling, Chidlow, Woottating.
What is the population of The Lakes?
The Lakes has approximately 20 residents. The median age is 56.

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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