Lathlain, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lathlain, in the Town Of Victoria Park local government area.
| Locality | Lathlain |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Victoria Park |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.96738 |
| Longitude | 115.90702 |
| Population | 3,287 |
| Density | 2107.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 6100 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 5 km east-southeast |
Lathlain is a locality in the Town Of Victoria Park local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,287. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 2107.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km east-southeast of Perth. Lathlain is located at 31.9674°S, 115.9070°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6100.
Lathlain hums with a quiet, sun-drenched energy, its low-slung homes and verdant verges absorbing the gentle Perth light. It lies 4.8 km east-south-east of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 107°T), and is situated 13.1 km north of Canning Vale. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a soft rise and fall that speaks of ancient alluvial plains rather than dramatic geological upheaval. Mature eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along the streets, their leaves a constant rustle, a murmur that shifts with the sea breeze. The air itself carries a faint, dry warmth, a promise of summer even in the cooler months, and the scent of well-tended gardens, a mix of roses and the sharp tang of rosemary, often drifts through open windows.
The history of Lathlain is deeply entwined with the development of Perth's eastern suburbs, emerging from the fertile agricultural lands that once dominated the landscape. Its character today is shaped by a generation of families who have found a peaceful haven here, drawn by the proximity to the city’s amenities without sacrificing the feeling of an established neighbourhood. The local economy, while not defined by a singular industry, benefits from the robust service sector of the wider Perth metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to nearby employment hubs. A distinctive feature of Lathlain is its network of parks and reserves, green lungs that punctuate the urban sprawl, offering a sense of spaciousness and a place for the community to gather, their well-trodden paths a silent testament to shared moments.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lathlain, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lathlain, in the Town Of Victoria Park local government area.
Detailed location data for Lathlain includes the postcode (6100), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Victoria Park), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lathlain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |