Full-time 27.5%Part-time 5.7%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 65.5%
Dwelling Types
Laverton
House 83.0%Semi-detached 12.2%Flat/Unit 2.7%Other 2.0%
Commute Mode
Laverton
Car 61.0%Transit 18.6%Bicycle 1.7%Walk 16.5%WFH 2.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
52.1%
New Zealand
6.1%
England
2.5%
South Africa
1.2%
Philippines
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
75.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Laverton
Is Laverton safe?
Laverton has a safety score of 4/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Leonora (4/100), Leinster (91/100), Hannans (27/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Laverton?
Median weekly rent in Laverton is $1217/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Leonora ($225/wk), Hannans ($850/wk), Lamington (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Laverton?
Laverton has a school rating of 4/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Laverton School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Laverton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Laverton is $105K, up 7.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $1217/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Leonora ($230K), Hannans ($538K), Lamington (WA) ($511K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Laverton sits at the edge of Western Australia's Goldfields, roughly 950km northeast of Perth and the last town before the Great Central Road strikes out toward Uluru. Online discussion centres on its role as a remote outpost: a launchpad for epic road trips and cycling expeditions, a backdrop for gold and rare earth mining ventures, and a community grappling with the realities of isolation, flood-damaged infrastructure, and the complex social dynamics common to remote WA towns. The typical house sells for around $105k and rent of $1217/week, placing it 90% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 4/100, crime rates run 48 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 4/100, below the Perth average.
The median age is 37, with households earning $1,097/week.