Bibra Lake
WA 6163 · Cockburn
5,892 (2021) → 5,892 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bibra Lake is a suburb in Cockburn, WA 6163, about 17km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Bibra Lake are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bibra Lake has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6163 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.25%), New Zealand (2.12%), South Africa (1.6%), Singapore (1.12%), China (1.05%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.77%), Italian (1.6%), Spanish (1.12%), Portuguese (1%), Cantonese (0.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1071 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blue Gum Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1156
- Perth Waldorf SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1091
- Bibra Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
Nearby (within 10km)
- South Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 979
- Coolbellup Learning CentrePrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
- Coolbellup Community SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 905
- Yangebup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 989
- Divine Mercy CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1062
- North Lake Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 991
- Havenport MSL CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1007
- Lakeland Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 944
- SEDA College WA (Lakeside)Secondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Mater Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1070
- Kennedy Baptist CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1113
- Spearwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 954
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Bibra Lake
Is Bibra Lake safe?
Bibra Lake has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Bibra Lake from Perth CBD?
Bibra Lake is about 17.0 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bibra Lake?
Bibra Lake has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bibra Lake?
Bibra Lake has a transport score of 52/100 and 53 bus stops.