Burswood vs Lathlain
The verdict
Burswood rates higher for transport (93 vs 83). Burswood is closer to the coast (13.0 km vs 14.3 km).
Scores
BurswoodLathlain
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 87 |
| Transport | 93 | 83 |
| Education | 76 | 77 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,779 | 3,699 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,975 | $2,040 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.9% | 52.0% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Burswood High Growth · Lathlain High Growth
Property
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burswood · Lathlain
Transport
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 83 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 590 m |
Liveability
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 47 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 14.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Burswood | Lathlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,779 | 3,699 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,175 | 4,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,324 | 5,756 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.39% | 3.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burswood or Lathlain?
Burswood and Lathlain have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Burswood or Lathlain?
Burswood has a higher average school ICSEA (Burswood 1086 vs Lathlain 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burswood or Lathlain?
Burswood has the higher transport score (Burswood 93/100 vs Lathlain 83/100).
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