4 min drive to Butler + 5 min transfer + 54 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
32 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1710/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
64%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Butler
Full-time 30.1%Part-time 17.6%Unemployed 3.8%Not in labour 48.5%
Dwelling Types
Butler
House 95.9%Semi-detached 3.0%Flat/Unit 0.9%
Commute Mode
Butler
Car 82.6%Transit 8.6%Walk 1.5%WFH 7.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
52.5%
England
16.8%
New Zealand
5.5%
South Africa
4.0%
Philippines
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
84.7%
Arabic
0.5%
Spanish
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Butler
Is Butler safe?
Butler has a safety score of 40/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Jindalee (WA) (75/100), Merriwa (WA) (59/100), Ridgewood (WA) (51/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Butler?
Median weekly rent in Butler is $670/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Jindalee (WA) ($780/wk), Merriwa (WA) ($650/wk), Ridgewood (WA) ($673/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Butler?
Butler has a school rating of 35/100 across 6 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Irene McCormack Catholic College (Secondary), Butler College (Secondary), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Butler from Perth CBD?
Butler is 33 minutes by car, or 66 minutes by public transport, or 63 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Butler affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Butler is $767K, up 16.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $625K. For renters, median weekly rent is $670/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Jindalee (WA) ($1.1M), Merriwa (WA) ($770K), Ridgewood (WA) ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/butler
💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern🚗 Car Dependent🏗️ New Development
Butler sits at what many locals call the edge of civilisation in Perth's far north, about 37 km from the CBD. It drew first home buyers with affordable new estates, but has earned a tough reputation with machete-wielding home invaders making national news. Residents describe a suburb of two halves: quiet family streets in newer pockets like Brighton estate, and rougher areas around the shops. The Mitchell Freeway extension and train access help, but the long commute and limited local amenities remain pain points for those who traded location for affordability.
Median property values reach $767k and rent of $670/week, 25% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 33-minute drive to the CBD (66 min on public transport), where most residents drive (64%). The local safety score of 40/100 comes in 12 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 6 schools with a rating of 35/100, around average. With a median age of just 32, it attracts a younger crowd earning $1,710/week per household.
“Machete thugs in Butler and Ocean Reef. Are there any updates on whether or not these guys have been caught? One of the breakins happened super close to where I live, as a female who lives alone what's the best way to keep me safe?”— 91 upvotes in community discussion