Lathlain
WA 6100 · Victoria Park
3,699 (2021) → 4,226 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lathlain is a high growth suburb in Victoria Park, WA 6100, about 5km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Lathlain are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 14km inland. Lathlain has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6100 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.38%), New Zealand (2.43%), China (1.73%), India (1.51%), Malaysia (1.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.89%), Italian (1.35%), Cantonese (1.03%), Korean (0.87%), Nepali (0.73%)
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.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1066 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lathlain Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1088
- St Clare's SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1114
- Perth Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1115
- Ursula Frayne Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1108
- East Victoria Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1088
- Victoria Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1127
- East Victoria Park Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1049
- Carlisle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1062
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1014
- Regent CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1142
- Victoria Park Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1035
- Kent Street Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1041
- Trinity CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1113
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lathlain
Is Lathlain safe?
Lathlain 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 Lathlain from Perth CBD?
Lathlain is about 4.7 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lathlain?
Lathlain has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lathlain?
Lathlain has a transport score of 83/100 and 14 bus stops.