The Lakes at a glance
Population
20
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about The Lakes.
The postcode for The Lakes is 6556 (WA).
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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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
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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
20
Median age: 56
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in The Lakes.
Local schools for The Lakes
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Government School Catchment
Chidlow Primary School
Wooroloo Primary School
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
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 The Lakes.
- What is the The Lakes postcode?
- The Lakes is in the 6556 postcode, in WA, in the York region.
- Where is The Lakes?
- The Lakes is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6556, 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 population of The Lakes is approximately 20 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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