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Butler
Butler is a mature, well-serviced northern suburb that anchors the corridor for many families. It offers established schools, a busy town centre, a train station and more affordable housing than the newer coastal estates a few kilometres north.
Distance to Perth CBD
≈ 40 km north (35–45 min by car, 40 min by train)
Perth Airport
≈ 50 km to Perth Airport
Median house rent
Median weekly house rent: $620–$680 (3–4 bed)
Demographics & feel
- Population: ≈ 15,000
- Median age: 32 years
- Who lives here: Established families, first-home buyers, expats
- Vibe: Practical, connected, family suburb
- Nearest beach: Quinns Rocks Beach — 8 min drive
Transport & connectivity
- Butler train station (Yanchep line)
- Mitchell Freeway
- Transperth bus network hub
Amenities & lifestyle
- Brighton Village Shopping Centre
- Butler Central (Coles, Kmart, restaurants)
- Butler Community Centre & library
- Allara Park and lakes
Growth outlook
Steady, mature growth. Allara and surrounding infill continue to add stock; excellent capital preservation because of the strong rental market.
Private & Catholic schools
Daycare, kindy & early learning
Nearest hospitals & medical
Vets & pet care
Things to do
- Cycle the Allara wetlands loop
- Family lunches at Butler Central
- Beach day at nearby Quinns Rocks
- Community events at Butler Community Centre
Further reading & links
Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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