Champion Lakes is a residential suburb in Armadale, approximately 27 kilometres southeast of Perth’s central business district. The area is accessible by car via Tonkin Highway, with a typical drive to the city centre taking around 27 minutes. Public transport options include Transperth bus routes 220, 221, 243, and 245, which connect to nearby train stations such as Kelmscott Station, facilitating access to broader Perth areas.
According to the 2021 Census, Champion Lakes had a population of 1,355 residents across 561 dwellings, with an average household size of 2.53. The median age was 41. The community comprises predominantly families, with 71% of residents owning homes.
Essential services in the suburb include educational institutions such as Buttercups Childcare and Early Learning Centre. Healthcare services are accessible through nearby clinics and the Armadale Health Service, which provides general medical, surgical, and mental health services. Local establishments, including a Salvos Store offering a range of pre-loved goods, meet retail needs.
Recreational amenities in Champion Lakes feature the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, a 55-hectare facility designed for rowing, canoeing, dragon boating, and triathlon events. The centre includes a 2,000-metre, eight-lane rowing course, boat sheds, and 11 kilometres of sealed pathways suitable for walking and cycling. The surrounding area offers a 5-kilometre loop trail recognised as a Top Trail by Trails WA, accommodating prams and wheelchairs.
Champion Lakes was established in 2002 and covers an area of 5.0 square kilometres. The suburb's infrastructure, which encompasses transportation, education, healthcare, and recreational facilities, supports the needs of its residents and contributes to its functionality within the Perth metropolitan area.