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Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has an estimated 18,750 residents, up 18.6% since the 2021 Census, with 15 projects tracked in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 4.0 kilometres east-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population was approximately 18,750 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch. Compared with the 2021 Census count of 15,816 people, this represents growth of 2,934 people (18.6%). The change is based on the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 18,736 as of June 2025 and 198 Validated New Addresses since the Census date.
The area combines a well-educated population, a high proportion of renters, a strong semi-detached presence and below-average unemployment with development activity and population drivers well above average. Residents include many young adults and working-age people, with lone person and group households prominent; average household size is low. The area shows moderate population expansion. Its character includes cafes, parks and open spaces, varied architecture, cultural and sporting events, and the Swan River and surrounding parks and reserves. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 4.0 kilometres east-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population was approximately 18,750 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch. Compared with the 2021 Census count of 15,816 people, this represents growth of 2,934 people (18.6%). The change is based on the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 18,736 as of June 2025 and 198 Validated New Addresses since the Census date.
The area combines a well-educated population, a high proportion of renters, a strong semi-detached presence and below-average unemployment with development activity and population drivers well above average. Residents include many young adults and working-age people, with lone person and group households prominent; average household size is low. The area shows moderate population expansion. Its character includes cafes, parks and open spaces, varied architecture, cultural and sporting events, and the Swan River and surrounding parks and reserves. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 11,031 in 2001 and 18,736 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 18,750 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 23.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.4%.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for development activity and the 95th for health.
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 Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is $688 a week, up 5.8% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 5% below Greater Perth.
5% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $688 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Belmont - Victoria Park | $705 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Belmont - Victoria Park, over 12 months | +6.6% | 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 |
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Status of the 13 tracked applications: 12 approved, 0 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 15 projects in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood (3 under construction) and 158 more in the surrounding area.
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, beside Optus Stadium in Burswood.
Burswood Point is a multi-billion dollar urban renewal project transforming 38 hectares of Swan River foreshore into a masterplanned…
A three-storey lifted apartment building providing 15 one-bedroom social housing dwellings for seniors aged 55 and over.
A 60,000-seat multi-purpose stadium on the Burswood Peninsula, featuring a fans-first design with 85% roof coverage and a bronze-coloured…
A major revitalisation project creating a world-class sporting, recreation, health, and education precinct.
The Springs Rivervale is a 14-hectare masterplanned urban renewal precinct, originally developed by LandCorp, which has been transformed…
Perth's first major elevated rail project involving the removal of six level crossings along the Armadale Line by raising four kilometres…
A 19-level mixed-use development comprising 119 dwellings (107 apartments and 12 townhouses) with 187 square metres of commercial space.
An approved commercial development in St James featuring a modern supermarket, child care facility, and associated retail and commercial…
Boorloo Bridge is a one-kilometre-long pedestrian and cycling infrastructure comprising two six-meter-wide cable-stayed bridges spanning…
Garden Towers is a $277 million luxury residential development by Finbar Group featuring 331 apartments across two towers (East and West).
Approved for a 12-level building comprising 171 one- and two-bedroom apartments with amenities including a gymnasium, residents lounge, and…
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Estimated completion year of the 89 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 24, 2027 25, 2028 15, 2029 7, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 3, 2035 4, 2036 3. 23 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 13 substantial development applications lodged in and around Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood over the period covered (about 4.3 years), 2 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 1, 2023 4, 2024 2, 2025 6, 2026 (to Oct) 0.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 13 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.0 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 61st percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 87 | ABS building approvals | 76th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 12 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 include: Perth Park (Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct) (Construction); Burswood Point (Construction); 16 Leonard Street Seniors Housing (Planning); Lathlain Precinct Redevelopment Project (Construction); and Hawthorne Green Mixed-Use Development (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Sports & Recreation, and Communities, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 39th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood higher than 96% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 area has seen 315 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2's current population of 18,750 has been supported by 87 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 87, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 has grown by approximately 2,437 people, while 437 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 5.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
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.
Population growth drivers in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,750 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +18.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,475 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 15,816 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 2,934 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 7.58 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 was estimated to be approximately 18,750 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 18,736 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The victoria park - lathlain - burswood sa2 has added approximately 2,934 people and shown a 18.55% increase from the 15,816 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is estimated at 2,474 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (86.8%), Natural increase (13.2%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 86.8% of overall population gains.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 27th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 36.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 62.0% | 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 | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 7.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 23.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 at 36 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is comparable to the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 23.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 7.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (23.9% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age group is 5-14 year-olds (7.7% vs 12.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 11.7% of the population in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 13.8% of the population in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 as at August 2026.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 71% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $65,998 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $87,161 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,896 | 2021 Census, weekly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,057 | 2021 Census, weekly | 83rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 27.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,464 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 19.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is approximately $70,644. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $65,998.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is approximately $93,297. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $87,161.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is approximately $70,644 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,998 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is approximately $93,297 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $87,161 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2's households (~32.4% / 2,244 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.4% 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 Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $1,896/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $2,464/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $1,057/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,998, with an average of $87,161. This is extremely high 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 $70,644 (median) and $93,297 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $6,911 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The victoria park - lathlain - burswood sa2's disposable income is $6,911 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood performing better than 88% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 77.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 12,647 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 20,904 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 12,964 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 has approximately 12,647 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.4%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 stands at 2.4%, which is 1.8 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.8% of employment), professional & technical (11.9%), and mining (8.6%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 34.3% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include accommodation & food and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 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 Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is 77.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The victoria park - lathlain - burswood sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 11.9% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The victoria park - lathlain - burswood sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 44.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 17.2% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 26.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
44.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
26.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The victoria park - lathlain - burswood sa2 ranks in the 88th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (28.6%), Certificate (17.2%), Postgraduate (11.9%).
29.0% of the population in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.9% in primary school, 4.5% in secondary school, 10.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is 1090, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 7 schools within the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 3,181 students.
The victoria park - lathlain - burswood sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.1 people | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 34.8% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 20.6% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,920 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,204 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 57.8% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.0 per family | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 had 6,920 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 18.6% to an estimated 8,204 households today.
The average household size in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is 2.1 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 57.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (34.8%), group households (7.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,000 family households, couples with children account for 20.6% of all households, couples without children at home 28.7%, and single parent families 6.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 34.8% (versus 24.9% in Greater Perth). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 57.8% compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 have an average of 1.0 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 41.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 43.7% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 34.8% of all households in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, higher than 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 7.3% of households, above the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood 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 | 42.7% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 71.3% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 74.4% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 28.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.7% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood, at 37.8% of people, although more residents (48.0%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 5.3% of the population, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood are English, comprising 24.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.4% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Italian is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood (vs 4.2% across Greater Perth), Korean at 0.7% (vs 0.3%) and Chinese at 6.2% (vs 4.0%).
42.7% of the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
28.7% of the population in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
1.0% of the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
74.4% of the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 49.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 22.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 43.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.8% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $350 | 2021 Census, weekly | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 28th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 52nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, 22.8% of homes are owned outright, 27.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 49.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 43.0% of dwellings in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 are houses.
In the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, 29.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 27.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 stands at 22.8%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $2,000, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is $1,305, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.3% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 18.5% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 consists of 43.0% detached houses, 27.5% semi-detached dwellings, 29.4% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood consumes approximately 15.9% of median household income ($8,210 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood show attached dwellings contributing 80% of approvals compared to 57% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 20% of applications versus 43% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 80th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 75.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 80.0% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
Around 60.6% of people in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, 2.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.2% of people in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.3% of the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.5% of people in the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2, 60.6% 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 high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 90 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 90th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 104 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 8,608 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 92nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 180 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 37 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 9.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 104 public transport stops within the Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2.
The Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood SA2 has 8,608 weekly trips across 37 routes, averaging 1,229 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 172 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 421 m away and the nearest school 469 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 104 stops nearby, 8,608 weekly trips, access rating 90 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 91 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 91st percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 421 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 469 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 565 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 587 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 604 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 627 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 692 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 776 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 911 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood higher than 96% of real estate markets across the country.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39th percentile nationally.
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Median rent in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood is $688 a week, +5.8% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Population growth drivers in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 71% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood performing better than 88% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood 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.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood has an estimated 18,750 residents, up 18.6% since the 2021 Census, with 15 projects tracked in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 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 Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 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 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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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 (506021123). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
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 (Oct 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 Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood 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 Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
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