South Lake
WA 6164 · Cockburn
5,831 (2021) → 6,271 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Lake is a moderate growth suburb in Cockburn, WA 6164, about 18km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in South Lake are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. South Lake has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.01%), New Zealand (3.02%), Philippines (2.59%), China (1.84%), Malaysia (1.46%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.19%), Tagalog (1.35%), Portuguese (1.32%), Indonesian (1.22%), Spanish (0.96%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- South Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Lakeland Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 938
Nearby (within 10km)
- Havenport MSL College - Merino Entrance CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1028
- Bibra Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1028
- Alta-1 College - Hammond Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- SMYL Community College - Cockburn Central CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Mater Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1071
- Emmanuel Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1039
- SEDA College WA (Cockburn)Secondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Divine Mercy CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1054
- Yangebup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 985
- Blue Gum Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1158
- Perth Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1099
- Alta-1 College - Cooper Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 3km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Lake
Is South Lake safe?
South 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 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is South Lake from Perth CBD?
South Lake is about 17.5 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 65 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Lake?
South Lake has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 959 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Lake?
South Lake has a transport score of 64/100 and 33 bus stops.