Butler, WA 6036 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Butler is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6036, home to 13,473 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wanneroo local government area and roughly 37 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population13,473
Median age32
Area5.3 km²
To CBD37 km
LGAWanneroo

Demographics

Population
13,473
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$1,710 /week
Median personal income
$785 /week
Median family income
$1,992 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Wanneroo
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Butler College Secondary · Government
  • Irene Mccormack Catholic College Combined · Independent
  • St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • East Butler Primary School Primary · Government
  • Butler Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Mccormack Bvd After Connolly Dr bus · 357 m
  • Shepperton Dr After Kahana Pwy bus · 383 m
  • Shepperton Dr Before Kahana Pwy bus · 424 m
  • Shropshire Cr After Coleford Gte bus · 427 m
  • Shropshire Cr After Upham Br bus · 427 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 71 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 32 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 29.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 90.3% of the 185 resolvable premises in Butler. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 90.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 7.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 20,210 across the Joondalup District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,535 theft, 5,161 violent offences, 2,364 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Joondalup District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Butler?

Butler (WA 6036) had 13,473 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Wanneroo local government area.

What is the median rent in Butler?

The median advertised rent in Butler is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Butler?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Butler covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Butler College (0.3 km), Irene Mccormack Catholic College (0.5 km), St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Butler?

Butler is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (90.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Butler?

Across the surrounding area, 20,210 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,535), violent (5,161), property damage (2,364). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Butler?

In Butler, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (29.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Butler?

54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Butler centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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