Moving to Lakelands WA 6180
What the official numbers say about living in Lakelands — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,804 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Lakelands grew 111% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,923 → 6,171 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Afrikaans, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lakelands sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Lakelands Station, 400 m south.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 43.1 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 58 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 8 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Lakelands profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Coastal Lakes College 700 m · Lakelands Primary School 1.1 km · St Marcellin Catholic College 1.1 km · Madora Bay Primary School 1.3 km · Mandurah Baptist College 1.4 km · Oakwood Primary School 2 km · Singleton Primary School 3.5 km · Meadow Springs Education Support Centre 3.7 km
Groceries: ALDI 850 m · Coles 950 m · Woolworths 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Charlie and Dorothy Coote Reserve 1.7 km · McLennan Park 2 km · Karinga Reserve 2.5 km · Harry Perry Park 2.7 km · Quarry Adventure Park 2.7 km · Laurie Stanford Reserve 2.7 km · Tennis Court, Basketball half court and Play ground 2.8 km · Eros Place Reserve 3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lakelands, most often seen first: Galah · Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird · Australian Magpie · Twenty-eight Parrot · Australian Ringneck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lakelands, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakelands here | 6,171 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| Madora Bay | 3,830 | — | 8/10 | 10% |
| Singleton | 4,021 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Meadow Springs | 9,160 | — | 4/10 | 14% |
| San Remo | 1,022 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| Karnup | 2,096 | — | 6/10 | 43% |
| Golden Bay | 5,681 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mandurah — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Canning — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6180 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lakelands profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 111% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,923 people to 6,171. It sits about 58 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Lakelands Station station is roughly 0.4 km away. Local government is Mandurah council, and the federal seat is Canning.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Lakelands vs Madora Bay · Lakelands vs Singleton.
Nearby guides: Madora Bay · Singleton · Meadow Springs · San Remo · Karnup · Golden Bay.
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