South Lake, 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 South Lake, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
| Locality | South Lake |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Cockburn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.10743 |
| Longitude | 115.83861 |
| Population | 5,774 |
| Density | 1744.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 6164 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 18 km south |
South Lake is a locality in the City Of Cockburn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,774. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1744.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south of Perth. South Lake is located at 32.1074°S, 115.8386°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6164.
South Lake shimmers under the expansive Western Australian sky, a place where the urban fringe gently yields to the natural contours of the land. It lies 8.1 km west-south-west of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 252°T), and is situated 12.3 km west-south-west of Thornlie. The terrain here is largely flat, a gentle expanse punctuated by the broad, glassy surface of the lake itself, reflecting the ever-changing hues of the heavens. Scattered pockets of native bushland, tenacious survivors of development, offer glimpses of hardy wildflowers and the rustle of unseen creatures, their muted greens and browns a constant whisper against the more ordered geometries of suburban development. The air, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons, carries a subtle freshness, a hint of the nearby Indian Ocean, a balm against the often-intense sun.
The history of South Lake is a narrative of agricultural roots giving way to modern growth, a transition evident in the neighbouring farmlands that still bear the marks of generations of cultivation. This area was once a vital part of the region's pastoral and agricultural output, its fertile soils supporting the growth of various crops. Today, while retaining a connection to its rural heritage through the surrounding landscapes, South Lake has blossomed into a thriving residential hub, its economy increasingly driven by services and retail, catering to a growing population that values its proximity to both natural beauty and urban convenience. The lake itself, a focal point and namesake, offers a serene escape, a place for quiet contemplation or gentle recreation, a distinctive feature that anchors the identity of South Lake.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Lake, 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 South Lake, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
Detailed location data for South Lake includes the postcode (6164), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Cockburn), 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 South Lake 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. |