Lathlain is displaying strong investment fundamentals as of May 2026. With a vacancy rate of just 0.2%, rental properties in Lathlain are being absorbed rapidly by tenants — a clear signal of demand significantly exceeding supply. Days on market currently sit at 18 days, indicating buyers are competing actively for available stock.
Property values have grown 19.4% over the past 12 months, reflecting genuine market momentum and strong buyer competition. Rental yields of 6.3% provide solid income returns above the national average of approximately 4.5%. Building approvals in the area have declined 4.8% over the past 12 months, limiting future supply and supporting property values.
PropTime's composite model weighs these and 12 additional indicators to produce the 92/100 score — placing Lathlain among the top-performing suburbs nationally.
Lathlain presents a balanced profile with reasonable indicators across both growth and income metrics.
Based on PropTime's analysis of 15 demand and supply indicators, Lathlain scores 92/100 — a Strong Buy signal. Key indicators include a 0.2% vacancy rate, 6.3% rental yield, and 19.4% price growth over the past 12 months. Create a free PropTime account to see the complete 15-factor breakdown and cashflow calculator pre-filled with Lathlain data.
The current vacancy rate in Lathlain is 0.2%. This is below 1%, indicating very tight rental demand. Properties are being leased quickly and tenants are competing for available rentals.
The gross rental yield in Lathlain is 6.3%. The Australian national average is approximately 4.5%, so Lathlain is above average — a positive sign for cashflow investors. Use PropTime's free cashflow calculator to model the full weekly cashflow for Lathlain.
PropTime's composite model scores Lathlain at 92/100 as of May 2026. Strong price growth of 19.4% over the past 12 months suggests positive momentum. Create a free PropTime account to access the full 15-factor analysis for Lathlain.
Lathlain scores 92/100 on PropTime. Similar suburbs by score include Bunbury, Mandurah, Bunbury South, all within the same WA market.