Western Australia · Postcode 6100
Lathlain postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 5 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Lathlain at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Lathlain ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lathlain vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lathlain | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,040 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 35 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lathlain is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6100. It sits about 5 km from the Perth CBD, within the Victoria Park local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Lathlain has a population of 3,699 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,040, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 63 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Lathlain includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 1,462 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lathlain scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Lathlain include Lathlain Primary School and St Clare's School.
Lathlain is part of the Belmont - Victoria Park statistical area in Western Australia.
Lathlain details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6100 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,699 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,040/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,025/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2397/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,462 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 63 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.967897 |
| Longitude | 115.9081062 |
| Distance from Perth | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Belmont - Victoria Park |
| Local Government | Victoria Park |
| Federal Electorate | Swan |
| State Electorate | Victoria Park (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 629 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 476 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,255 (33.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 910 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 436 (11.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 250 (6.8%) |
| Arthritis | 191 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 136 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 94 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 78 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 49 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 76 (5.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 544 (37.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 558 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 276 (19.0%) |
Schools in Lathlain
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Lathlain. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.