4 min drive to Mount Lawley + 5 min transfer + 12 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2108/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
61%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mount Lawley
Full-time 35.9%Part-time 21.2%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 40.4%
Dwelling Types
Mount Lawley
House 52.6%Semi-detached 19.7%Flat/Unit 27.6%
Commute Mode
Mount Lawley
Car 66.5%Transit 14.6%Bicycle 2.3%Walk 4.0%WFH 12.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.7%
England
7.0%
New Zealand
2.1%
India
1.2%
Vietnam
1.2%
Language at Home
English only
82.4%
Italian
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Cantonese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Lawley
Is Mount Lawley safe?
Mount Lawley has a safety score of 43/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Highgate (WA) (11/100), Inglewood (WA) (43/100), Menora (99/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Lawley?
Median weekly rent in Mount Lawley is $940/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Highgate (WA) ($850/wk), Inglewood (WA) ($900/wk), Menora ($1225/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mount Lawley?
Mount Lawley has a school rating of 93/100 across 4 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Mount Lawley Senior High School (Secondary), Perth College (Combined), St Paul's Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mount Lawley from Perth CBD?
Mount Lawley is 10 minutes by car, or 24 minutes by public transport, or 21 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Lawley affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Lawley is $1.9M, up 15.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $631K. For renters, median weekly rent is $940/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Highgate (WA) ($1.7M), Inglewood (WA) ($1.5M), Menora ($2.4M). (Data as of July 2026)
Mount Lawley is one of Perth’s most talked-about inner-city suburbs, anchored by the Beaufort Street strip of cafes, bars, boutiques, and the iconic Astor Theatre. Locals describe a lively, walkable neighbourhood with real arts and nightlife credentials. People note the suburb has lost some of its old bohemian edge to rising rents and a wave of real estate agents and dessert bars, but its federation-era houses and proximity to the CBD keep demand and prices firmly high.
Property prices sit at a median of $1.85M and rent of $940/week, which is 81% above the Perth metro median. Expect a short 10-minute drive to the CBD (or 24 min via public transport), and most residents drive (55%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 43/100 safety score is 9 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 4 schools holding a combined 93/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $2,108/week.
“Mount Lawley has now lost one of its final sincere and unpretentious businesses. This further solidifies its reputation as the poor persons Claremont.”— 423 upvotes in community discussion