Butler
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Butler, WA 6036.
About Butler
Welcome to Butler
Butler sits in Perth's northern coastal corridor, roughly 40 kilometres from the CBD, sandwiched between the established streets of Merriwa and Ridgewood and the newer growth fronts of Jindalee and Alkimos. It's a suburb that's grown up quickly over the past two decades, evolving from bushland and market gardens into one of the north-west corridor's most popular family destinations.
With a median age of 32 and a population of 13,473, Butler has the feel of a young, active community — plenty of prams on footpaths, weekend sport, and a steady stream of new residents drawn by relatively affordable housing and proximity to the coast at nearby Quinns Rocks. It suits first-home buyers, young families and anyone wanting space and value without giving up easy access to the beach.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Butler is largely local and low-key. The suburb's shopping centres and cafés service most day-to-day needs, while the beaches around Quinns Rocks and the Alkimos coastline are only a short drive away for weekend swims, fishing or sunset walks. It's not a suburb built around a buzzing café strip, but rather one where residents value backyard space, parks close to home and quick trips to the coast over inner-city bustle.
Shopping
Butler has its own local shopping precinct catering to everyday grocery and retail needs, and residents also make regular use of larger centres in neighbouring suburbs, including options around Ridgewood and Merriwa. For bigger shopping trips, the wider Wanneroo and Joondalup retail and dining precincts are within a reasonable drive, giving Butler households a good balance of convenient local shops and access to larger centres when needed.
Getting around
Butler railway station, on the Yanchep line, gives residents a direct rail link into the Perth CBD, making the suburb genuinely commuter-friendly despite its northern location. Mitchell Freeway access nearby also supports car travel south into the city or further up the coast towards Alkimos and beyond. Local bus services connect Butler to surrounding suburbs and the station, rounding out a transport network that's well set up for both public transport users and drivers.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with a strong spread of education options in and around the suburb. Butler Primary School, East Butler Primary School and John Butler Primary College serve local families at primary level, alongside St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School for those seeking a Catholic education. Secondary students have Butler College and Irene McCormack Catholic College close by, meaning many families can school their children from kindergarten through to year 12 without leaving the local area.
Housing & architecture
Housing stock in Butler is overwhelmingly made up of standalone houses, which account for 96% of current listings, with apartments and units making up just 3% and vacant land around 1%. Most homes are contemporary builds from the suburb's rapid growth period, featuring the double-garage, low-maintenance-block designs typical of Perth's northern corridor estates, appealing to buyers after modern, move-in-ready family homes.
The property market
Butler's property market has been on a strong run, with the median house price sitting at $730,000 after growth of 16.8% recently — a notable jump for a suburb historically viewed as an affordable entry point. Median weekly rent of $640 reflects solid demand from tenants as well as buyers, and with houses dominating the listing mix, most market activity centres on standalone homes rather than units. For buyers comparing Butler against neighbours like Ridgewood, Merriwa and Jindalee, it continues to offer a relatively accessible price point within the coastal north-west corridor, albeit one that has firmed considerably on the back of recent growth.
Market snapshot
Butler property market
Median sale price
$730k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$640
per week
Gross rental yield
4.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$621k
Median
$730k
Premium
$912k
Days on market
7
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
113
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +18.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Butler by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Butler, WA 6036.
Population
13,473
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$1,710
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Butler
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Butler
$990k
23 Covington Promenade
Sold ~July 2026
$675k
66 Carmathen Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
1 Tetbury Road
Sold ~July 2026
$336k
35 Bramshott Approach
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
6 Clitheroe Way
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
18 Colmworth Way
Sold ~July 2026
$785k
7 Cape Meares Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$830k
47 Doncaster Grange
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Butler suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Butler?
The median house price in Butler, WA is $730k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.8%.
How much is rent in Butler?
The median weekly rent in Butler is around $640 per week.
Is Butler a good place to live?
Butler is an outer suburb of Perth, Western Australia, 41 kilometres north of Perth's central business district. Butler is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 13,473 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Butler?
Butler has a population of 13,473 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Butler?
There are 6 schools in or near Butler, including Butler Primary School, East Butler Primary School and John Butler Primary College.
How long do homes take to sell in Butler?
Properties in Butler take around 7 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Butler?
Entry-level properties in Butler start around $621k, while premium homes reach $912k.
What suburbs are near Butler?
Suburbs near Butler include Merriwa, Ridgewood, Quinns Rocks, Jindalee and Alkimos.
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