Moving to Butler WA 6036
What the official numbers say about living in Butler — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $340 a week, against a median household income of $1,710 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Butler grew 40% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,653 → 13,473 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Arabic, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Butler sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Butler, 800 m north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Eglinton Bus Station, 7.2 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 41.5 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 38 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 78 parks — see them all on the Butler profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Butler Primary School 450 m · East Butler Primary School 750 m · Butler College 1.1 km · Brighton Catholic Primary School 1.3 km · Irene McCormack Catholic College 1.4 km · John Butler Primary College 1.5 km · Alkimos College 1.7 km · Alkimos Primary School 1.7 km
Groceries: IGA 650 m · Woolworths 750 m · Aldi 900 m · Coles 1 km · Farmer Jacks 1.5 km · Coles 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Deeside Park 200 m · Kingsbridge Skate Park 350 m · Thurleigh Park 400 m · Rosegreen Park 450 m · Kingsbridge Park 500 m · Portsalon Park 500 m · Verwood Park 550 m · Killcarry Park 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Butler, most often seen first: Western Australian Raven · South-western New Holland Honeyeater · Laughing Turtle-dove · Western Red Wattlebird · Southern Willie Wagtail · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Butler, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler here | 13,473 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Jindalee | 4,044 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Quinns Rocks | 8,861 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Merriwa | 5,587 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Ridgewood | 4,623 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Alkimos | 10,203 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Mindarie | 7,867 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6036 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Butler profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $340 a week.
The population grew 40% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,653 people to 13,473. It sits about 38 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Butler station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Butler vs Jindalee · Butler vs Quinns Rocks.
Nearby guides: Jindalee · Quinns Rocks · Merriwa · Ridgewood · Alkimos · Mindarie.
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