Average rent in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood, WA2026

Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood sits in the Victoria Park local government area, 4km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 15,816 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 48% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,816

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Perth
4 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
43%
Flats / apartments
29%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Victoria Park

Renting in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood

Rent in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood sits near the Western Australia median ($337/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $350/week. What stands out is the renter share — 48% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 43% separate houses and 29% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 15,816, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 40% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 4km from Perth, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood, WA was $350. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood sat at $350 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (43% separate houses, 29% flats here).
Which suburbs near Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood's $350/week (ABS 2021): Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. On the higher end, you've got Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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