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Butler

WA 6036 • Greater Perth

13,473
Population (2021)
$40,820
Median Income
5.33 km²
Area
$340/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbRail ConnectedAffordableNorthern Perth

About Butler

Butler is a growing suburb of 13,500 residents in Perth's far northern corridor, 40 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb has developed rapidly since the Butler train station opened on the Joondalup line. Brighton Beach is accessible for coastal recreation.

The suburb offers Perth's best value for rail-connected family housing—modern homes with train access at affordable prices. The community is young and establishing. Butler attracts first-home buyers and families seeking northern Perth with rail connectivity and coastal proximity.

Butler falls under postcode 6036 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Butler electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6036
Urban Area
Yanchep - Two Rocks
LGA / Council
Wanneroo
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Butler
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.64°, 115.70°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
5.33 km²
Elevation
30m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Kingsbridge Boulevard Butler 6036 WA
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Butler Drive & Exmouth Drive Butler 6036 WA
  • ALDI
    Cnr Butler Boulevard, Camborne Parkway, Butler WA 6036

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.2%

154 state housing + 41 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,278
Census 2021
13,473
▲ 1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,856
Income 2021
$40,820
▲ 7.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,079
Born Overseas 5,804

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 2,269
  • 2. New Zealand 737
  • 3. South Africa 541
  • 4. Scotland 260
  • 5. Philippines 230
  • 6. India 168
  • 7. Zimbabwe 131
  • 8. Ireland 123
  • 9. Wales 61
  • 10. Egypt 56

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,258
Australian 3,562
Scottish 1,294
Irish 1,213
Maori 483
German 395
Italian 361
South African 351
Australian Aboriginal 312
Filipino 292

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,512
Both parents born in Australia
7,285
Both parents born overseas
2,021
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.6%
Christianity
40.5%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
996 (7.4%)
5-14 years
2,206 (16.4%)
15-19 years
1,069 (7.9%)
20-24 years
1,020 (7.6%)
25-34 years
1,909 (14.2%)
35-44 years
1,984 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,991 (14.8%)
55-64 years
1,128 (8.4%)
65-74 years
755 (5.6%)
75-84 years
338 (2.5%)
85+ years
72 (0.5%)

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