Butler
Butler’s postcode is 6036. $620–$680 (3–4 bed) is the median weekly house rent, and the drive into the Perth CBD takes about 35 min off-peak.
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.
Butler fast facts
- Postcode
- 6036
- Median weekly house rent
- $620–$680 (3–4 bed)
- Median weekly unit rent
- $500–$570 (2 bed unit/townhouse)
- Drive to Perth CBD (off-peak)
- 35 min
- Drive to Perth CBD (peak)
- 45 min
- Public transport to CBD
- ≈ 40 min by train from Butler station
- Nearest beach
- Quinns Rocks Beach — 8 min drive
- Perth Airport
- ≈ 50 km to Perth Airport
Rent figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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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