WA6164· Pop. 5,831Cockburn

SOUTH LAKE

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

64

Liveability score

62

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

4.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

10.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SOUTH LAKE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

SOUTH LAKE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$690/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.88%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SOUTH LAKE is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.9% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 10.2% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,210/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.3%

73.8% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

59%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

25.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

620 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

20.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

12 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

73 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

13.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,414/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6164

🏫14 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Treeby Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(79%)
559 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls33% top SEA quarter

Hammond Park Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1078(78%)
408 students18:1 student–teacher52% girls30% top SEA quarter

Aubin Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1076(77%)
923 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls31% top SEA quarter

Mater Christi Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)
609 students19:1 student–teacher53% girls27% top SEA quarter

Harmony Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1063(73%)
501 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls27% top SEA quarter

Hammond Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)
858 students18:1 student–teacher46% girls26% top SEA quarter

Jilbup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1054(70%)
294 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls22% top SEA quarter

Jandakot Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1050(68%)
539 students19:1 student–teacher48% girls23% top SEA quarter

Success Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1048(68%)
582 students14:1 student–teacher43% girls22% top SEA quarter

Atwell Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1047(67%)
505 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls22% top SEA quarter

Beeliar Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
515 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls17% top SEA quarter

South Coogee Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
417 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls13% top SEA quarter

Yangebup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 989(42%)
322 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

South Lake Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 979(37%)
280 students18:1 student–teacher52% girls11% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

Emmanuel Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)
1,215 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Hammond Park Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1021(56%)
1,069 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls13% top SEA quarter

Atwell College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1003(48%)
831 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls9% top SEA quarter

Lakeland Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 944(22%)
566 students10:1 student–teacher44% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Divine Mercy College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1062(73%)
322 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls25% top SEA quarter

Havenport MSL College

Independent · Yrs 3-11 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1007(50%)
37 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls8% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
52/ 100

14.5 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1036ICSEA · national avg 1000

20 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
61/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

32

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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