Mount Lawley
WA 6050 · Stirling
11,328 (2021) → 12,386 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Lawley is a moderate growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6050, about 3km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Mount Lawley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 11km inland. Mount Lawley has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7%), New Zealand (2.15%), Italy (2.1%), Scotland (1.24%), India (1.17%)
Top languages: Italian (2.54%), Vietnamese (1.54%), Mandarin (1.52%), Cantonese (0.72%), French (0.67%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1058 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1153
- Perth CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1138
- Mount Lawley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1135
- Mount Lawley Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1097
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1133
- Highgate Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1121
- Bold Park Community School - MaylandsSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- North Perth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1132
- Inglewood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- SEDA College WA (West Perth)Secondary · Independent · 2km
- St Peter's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1110
- Sir David Brand SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1019
- Coolbinia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1135
- Kyilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1134
- Maylands Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1085
- Mercedes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1123
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Lawley
Is Mount Lawley safe?
Mount Lawley has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Mount Lawley from Perth CBD?
Mount Lawley is about 2.6 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 13 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Lawley?
Mount Lawley has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1131 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Lawley?
Mount Lawley has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 44 bus stops.