Moving to Lancelin WA 6044
What the official numbers say about living in Lancelin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $253 a week, against a median household income of $1,071 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Lancelin grew 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (606 → 786 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Taiwan, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Thai, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Lancelin scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 9% work from home.
The Perth CBD is roughly 115 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 6 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket — see them all on the Lancelin profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Lancelin Primary School 1000 m
Groceries: IGA X-press 200 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Lancelin, most often seen first: Silver Gull · Pied Cormorant · Crested Tern · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Welcome Swallow · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Lancelin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancelin here | 786 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
| Ledge Point | 231 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
| Guilderton | 158 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Two Rocks | 3,822 | — | 4/10 | 12% |
| Gingin | 902 | — | 4/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gingin — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6044 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Lancelin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $253 a week.
The population grew 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 606 people to 786. It sits about 115 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gingin council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Lancelin vs Ledge Point.
Nearby guides: Ledge Point · Guilderton · Two Rocks · Gingin.
Keep an eye on Lancelin
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