Mount Lawley vs Perth
The verdict
Perth is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 11.3 km).
Scores
Mount LawleyPerth
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 96 | 99 |
| Education | 83 | 82 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,328 | 13,670 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,108 | $1,960 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.7% | 38.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Growth: Mount Lawley Moderate Growth · Perth High Growth
Property
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,006 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Perth is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,131 | 1,129 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Lawley · Perth
Transport
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 5 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 100 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 13 | 8 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 50 | 228 |
| Parks | 8 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 50 m |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 580 m |
Population & growth
| Mount Lawley | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,328 | 13,670 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,386 | 17,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,140 | 27,830 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 5.91% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Mount Lawley or Perth?
Mount Lawley has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Lawley 1131 vs Perth 1129; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Lawley or Perth?
Perth has the higher transport score (Mount Lawley 96/100 vs Perth 99/100).
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