33 min drive to Midland + 5 min transfer + 41 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1845/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
92%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Sawyers Valley
Full-time 30.4%Part-time 17.1%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 49.6%
Dwelling Types
Sawyers Valley
House 98.6%Flat/Unit 1.4%
Commute Mode
Sawyers Valley
Car 84.8%Transit 1.3%Walk 1.0%WFH 12.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.4%
England
11.1%
New Zealand
3.2%
Language at Home
English only
96.7%
Spanish
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Sawyers Valley
Is Sawyers Valley safe?
Sawyers Valley has a safety score of 58/100, which is around 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. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundaring (57/100), Pickering Brook (83/100), Mount Helena (90/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Sawyers Valley?
Median weekly rent in Sawyers Valley is $695/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundaring ($800/wk), Pickering Brook ($700/wk), Mount Helena ($720/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Sawyers Valley?
Sawyers Valley has a school rating of 55/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Sawyers Valley Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Sawyers Valley from Perth CBD?
Sawyers Valley is 57 minutes by car, or 79 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Sawyers Valley affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Sawyers Valley is $1.1M, up 6.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $695/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundaring ($1.1M), Pickering Brook ($1.1M), Mount Helena ($985K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/sawyers-valley
Sawyers Valley is a quiet, semi-rural enclave tucked into the Perth Hills east of Mundaring. It draws residents who value bush surroundings, open space, and distance from the urban fringe. Heritage touches, including a long-closed Victorian schoolhouse, hint at a settled past. The trade-off is real: bushfire risk is serious, amenities are sparse, and city access demands a committed commute. Buyers can expect a median price of $1.05M and rent of $695/week, close to the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 57-minute drive away, and most residents drive (66%). At 58/100, the crime score is 6 points above Perth's metro average of 52.
There are 1 school nearby, rated 55/100 overall and above average. Residents have a median age of 46 and household income of $1,845/week.