Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Champion Lakes has an estimated 2,421 residents, up 78.7% since the 2021 Census, with 60 projects tracked in the area around Champion Lakes.
Updated 15 Oct 2026.
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Located 22 kilometres south-southeast from the Perth CBD, the suburb of Champion Lakes offers an enviable blend of scenic parklands, tranquil waterways, and outdoor lifestyle amenities, highlighted by the premier Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. The suburb provides an attractive residential setting characterised by high homeownership among mortgaged families, strong family structures, and broad cultural diversity, with a significant overseas-born population. Drawing its economic base from strong engagement in transport, logistics, and wholesale trade alongside nearby commercial amenities, the community balances convenient accessibility with a distinctive recreational appeal.
As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population (ERP) of the suburb of Champion Lakes stands at approximately 2,421, showing an impressive expansion of 1,066 people (78.7%) from the 1,355 residents counted at the 2021 Census. This growth trajectory places the area within the top 10% of locations across the country, supported by building and demographic momentum that sits well above average.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 22 kilometres south-southeast from the Perth CBD, the suburb of Champion Lakes offers an enviable blend of scenic parklands, tranquil waterways, and outdoor lifestyle amenities, highlighted by the premier Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. The suburb provides an attractive residential setting characterised by high homeownership among mortgaged families, strong family structures, and broad cultural diversity, with a significant overseas-born population. Drawing its economic base from strong engagement in transport, logistics, and wholesale trade alongside nearby commercial amenities, the community balances convenient accessibility with a distinctive recreational appeal.
As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population (ERP) of the suburb of Champion Lakes stands at approximately 2,421, showing an impressive expansion of 1,066 people (78.7%) from the 1,355 residents counted at the 2021 Census. This growth trajectory places the area within the top 10% of locations across the country, supported by building and demographic momentum that sits well above average.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 540 in 2006 and 2,243 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 2,421 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 13.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35.6%.
Champion Lakes ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally for population growth and the 92nd for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Champion Lakes is $740 a week, up 7.4% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 2% above Greater Perth.
2% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $740 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +7.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Armadale | $739 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Armadale, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South East | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - South East, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 60 projects in and around Champion Lakes, 19 of them under construction.
A residential land subdivision of 104 lots in the established suburb of Champion Lakes, City of Armadale. Stage 1 (54 lots) was released and completed in 2025. Stage 2 (50 lots) has been fully secured and construction of civil works is underway, with titles anticipated for August 2026.
Stockland Harrisdale is a vibrant retail town centre located 20km south-east of Perth CBD in the Newhaven masterplanned community. It features 10,602 sqm of GLA, anchored by Woolworths and ALDI supermarkets, with over 30 specialty stores emphasizing retail services and food.
Major upgrade of Eighth Road between Armadale Road and Forrest Road to support the Wungong growth area. Works include a divided carriageway, cycle lanes, footpaths, drainage upgrades, underground power, landscaping, new roundabouts and coordination with the Armadale Road signalised intersection upgrade.
Piara Waters continues to expand through multiple masterplanned residential estates. Construction remains active at Satterley's Aarya estate, which comprises around 400 homesites, approximately 5.1 hectares of parks and recreation space, and a new primary school planned to open in 2027.
Approximately 10.84-hectare triangular area of under-utilised land bound by the Armadale Train Line to the east, Forrest Road and Fifth Road, planned to become an inner-city residential precinct with medium-density housing close to Armadale train station and town centre facilities.
A 36-lot infill subdivision offering green title lots nestled amongst natural open spaces with proximity to a river, parks, shops, schools, medical services, and public transport. Titles are expected in Early 2026. The Local Development Plan has been approved as of June 2025.
The Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH) was planned by the City of Gosnells in Huntingdale, Perth. The original concept was estimated at 132 million dollars, with an eight-lane outdoor 50-metre pool, indoor pools, a gymnasium and indoor courts.
A major urban transformation centered on the METRONET Armadale Line upgrade, featuring an elevated rail line and newly rebuilt Armadale Station which reopened for passenger services in October 2025.
City of Armadale redevelopment of the 6.67 hectare Morgan Park precinct including a new multi-use sports pavilion, public toilets, expanded car parking, upgraded playspace, relocated sports lighting, reconfigured football and athletics facilities, exercise nodes and improved pedestrian connections.
Ongoing works to expand and upgrade the Emergency Department at Armadale Health Service, serving Perth's south-eastern corridor. Works include a waiting room expansion and reconfiguration of treatment areas to improve patient flow, capacity, and care for the rapidly growing Armadale catchment.
Significant addition to John Dunn Reserve providing cycle-based activities for all ages. Features pump tracks for beginner and advanced riders, jump tracks, skills loop, bike safety track, bike playground and landscaping.
Masterplanned residential subdivision in Harrisdale led by Yolk Property Group. The structure plan and local development plan have been approved and civil works are underway with staged land releases actively selling.
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Estimated completion year of the 21 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 5, 2026 4, 2027 4, 2028 4, 2029 1, 2030 3. 8 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 41.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 69 | ABS building approvals | 69th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Champion Lakes include: Lake Road Precinct A1 Structure Plan (Planning); Celsius Living Champion Lakes (Construction); Piara Waters Residential Development (Construction); Eighth Road Upgrade (Construction); and West of Rail Precinct (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Champion Lakes spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Sports & Recreation, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Champion Lakes higher than 92% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Champion Lakes area has seen 210 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Champion Lakes's current population of 2,421 has been supported by 69 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Champion Lakes's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 69, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Champion Lakes has grown by approximately 894 people, while 343 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Champion Lakes lies within the top 7% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,421 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +78.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 437 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 41st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +10.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +7.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 1,355 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,066 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +12.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +10.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 5.54 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Champion Lakes was estimated to be approximately 2,421 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 2,243 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Champion Lakes has added approximately 1,066 people and shown a 78.67% increase from the 1,355 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Champion Lakes is estimated at 437 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Champion Lakes has shown a compound annual growth rate of 7.6% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Champion Lakes is driven by: Interstate migration (55.00000000000001%), Overseas migration (24.0%), Natural increase (21.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains.
Champion Lakes's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 50.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 41 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Champion Lakes at 41 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 41 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 41 years as at August 2026, Champion Lakes is 4 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Champion Lakes compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 13.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Champion Lakes compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 12.1% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Champion Lakes show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (13.9% vs 8.5%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.9% vs 5.5%). The most under-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (0.5% vs 2.0%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.0% of the population in the suburb of Champion Lakes as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.3% of the population in the suburb of Champion Lakes as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,078 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 55th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $73,457 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,812 | 2021 Census, weekly | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $766 | 2021 Census, weekly | 42nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 21.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,077 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 23.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is approximately $64,307. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,078.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is approximately $78,628. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $73,457.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is approximately $64,307 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,078 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is approximately $78,628 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $73,457 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Champion Lakes's households (~35.6% / 175 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Champion Lakes is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.6% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is $1,812/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is $2,077/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is $766/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Champion Lakes's median income among taxpayers is $60,078, with an average of $73,457. This is slightly above average nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $64,047 and average of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,307 (median) and $78,628 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Champion Lakes is $6,567 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Champion Lakes's disposable income is $6,567 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Champion Lakes remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 60.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,093 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 2,157 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,164 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Champion Lakes has approximately 1,093 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Champion Lakes stands at 6.1%, which is 1.9 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Champion Lakes is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.0% of employment), construction (12.0%), and education & training (10.5%). Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and manufacturing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Champion Lakes has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Champion Lakes is 60.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Champion Lakes shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 8.2% of the local workforce compared to 4.7% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Champion Lakes's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Champion Lakes ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 15.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 22.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 36.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
22.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Champion Lakes have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
36.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Champion Lakes have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Champion Lakes ranks in the 61th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Champion Lakes are: Certificate (27.5%), Bachelor Degree (15.1%), Advanced Diploma (13.6%).
28.8% of the population in the suburb of Champion Lakes is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.1% in primary school, 7.6% in secondary school, 5.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Champion Lakes is 1041, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Champion Lakes, with a combined enrollment of approximately 189 students.
The suburb of Champion Lakes includes 1 primary school.
Champion Lakes has a typical household mix, with an average household size in line with Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 23.5% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 33.8% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.5% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 491 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 877 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 73.6% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Champion Lakes had 491 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 78.6% to an estimated 877 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Champion Lakes is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 73.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.5%), group households (2.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 361 family households, couples with children account for 33.8% of all households, couples without children at home 28.5%, and single parent families 10.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Champion Lakes shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Champion Lakes have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 52.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.2% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 23.5% of all households in the suburb of Champion Lakes, similar to the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.8% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Champion Lakes was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 40.4% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 24.3% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 75.7% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 83.8% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 59.6% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
Champion Lakes scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 24.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.4% born overseas.
The main religion in Champion Lakes was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.8% of people in Champion Lakes. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 2.6% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Champion Lakes are English, comprising 28.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 16.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 11.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 4.3% of Champion Lakes (vs 1.5% across Greater Perth), New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 0.8%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%).
40.4% of the suburb of Champion Lakes population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
24.3% of the population in the suburb of Champion Lakes speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.6% of the suburb of Champion Lakes population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
83.8% of the suburb of Champion Lakes population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Champion Lakes is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 24.4% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 29.0% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 93.4% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 46.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $355 | 2021 Census, weekly | 45th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 40th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 57th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Champion Lakes, 29.0% of homes are owned outright, 46.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 24.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 93.4% of dwellings in the suburb of Champion Lakes are houses.
In the suburb of Champion Lakes, 0.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Champion Lakes stands at 29.0%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Champion Lakes is $1,950, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Champion Lakes is $1,284, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Champion Lakes, households with mortgages typically spend 24.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Champion Lakes is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Champion Lakes shows mortgage holders spending 24.8% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 19.6% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Champion Lakes consists of 93.4% detached houses, 1.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.6% apartments, and 4.9% other dwelling types.
Housing in Champion Lakes consumes approximately 16.4% of median household income ($7,846 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Champion Lakes show attached dwellings contributing 4% of approvals compared to 7% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 96% of applications versus 93% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Champion Lakes's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 56th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 68.4% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 75.9% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
Around 54.5% of people in the suburb of Champion Lakes are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Champion Lakes, 4.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.9% of people in the suburb of Champion Lakes are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.5% of the suburb of Champion Lakes population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the suburb of Champion Lakes have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Champion Lakes, 54.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 43 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 1 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 1st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 131 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 12th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 2,174 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 1 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 7.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 1 public transport stops within the suburb of Champion Lakes.
The suburb of Champion Lakes has 131 weekly trips across 1 routes, averaging 18 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 358 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 505 m away and the nearest school 604 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 1 stop nearby, 131 weekly trips, access rating 43 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 32 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 505 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 604 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 179 places in Champion Lakes, about 0.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Champion Lakes higher than 92% of real estate markets across the country.
Champion Lakes has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Champion Lakes is $740 a week, +7.4% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Champion Lakes lies within the top 7% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Champion Lakes's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Champion Lakes remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis.
The educational profile of Champion Lakes ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Champion Lakes has a typical household mix, with an average household size in line with Greater Perth.
Champion Lakes was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Champion Lakes is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
Champion Lakes's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Champion Lakes has an estimated 2,421 residents, up 78.7% since the 2021 Census, with 60 projects tracked in the area around Champion Lakes.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Champion Lakes.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50281). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Champion Lakes from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Champion Lakes with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
