Sawyers Valley, WA 6074 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sawyers Valley is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6074, home to 1,001 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mundaring local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 33 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$440 /wk
Population1,001
Median age46
Area169.4 km²
To CBD33 km
LGAMundaring

Demographics

Population
1,001
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,845 /week
Median personal income
$767 /week
Median family income
$2,101 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mundaring
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$440 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Sawyers Valley Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mundaring Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Mundaring Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mount Helena Primary School Primary · Government
  • Eastern Hills Senior High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Great Eastern Hwy Transwa Sawyers Valley bus · 40 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy Before Sawyers Rd bus · 41 m
  • Sawyers Rd After Railway Tce bus · 150 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy Before Leather Grn bus · 169 m
  • Railway Tce After Barlow St bus · 526 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 28 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 21.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 49.4% of the 433 resolvable premises in Sawyers Valley. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 13.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 49.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 36.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

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: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sawyers Valley?

Sawyers Valley (WA 6074) had 1,001 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Mundaring local government area.

What is the median rent in Sawyers Valley?

The median advertised rent in Sawyers Valley is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Sawyers Valley?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sawyers Valley covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Sawyers Valley Primary School (0.3 km), Mundaring Christian College (2.5 km), Mundaring Primary School (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sawyers Valley?

Sawyers Valley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (49.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sawyers Valley?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). 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 Sawyers Valley?

In Sawyers Valley, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (21.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Sawyers Valley?

18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sawyers Valley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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