Is Mount Lawley a nice place to live?

Mount Lawley is known for its tree-lined streets of federation and interwar cottages, and for Beaufort Street with cafés, bars, independent shops and the Astor Theatre. Couples without children are the largest family group, most homes are owner-occupied and the median age is 38. Regular buses and arterial roads link to the city, the suburb has leafy parks and proximity to the Swan River, and local markets and weekend dining keep the strip lively. The ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment master plan has been finalised to guide the former Edith Cowan University campus into a walkable, mixed-use precinct with walking and cycling connections, integrated transport access and public open spaces.

Is it expensive to live in Mount Lawley?

A typical local household earned about $2,108 a week at the most recent Census. In Mount Lawley, buying and renting sit quite differently against that income: the median house price of $1,737,500 is about 15.9 times a typical local annual household income, while the median unit price of $650,000 is about 5.9 times annual income. For renters, a house rent of $850 a week would take roughly 40% of a typical local household's weekly income, a large share, and a unit rent of $625 a week would take about 30%, a moderate share. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances. Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Is Mount Lawley a good place to invest?

Mount Lawley's house market led the way in the most recent 12 months, with median house values climbing a strong 24.1% and unit values also rising strongly, up 17.0%. On the rental side, unit rents increased 9.6% while house rents rose a solid 6.2%. Value growth outpaced rent growth for both houses and units, so capital growth was larger than rental income over the period. House values rose more than unit values, while unit rents rose faster than house rents. This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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Mount Lawley suburb profile

Mount Lawley is an inner-north Perth suburb known for tree-lined streets of federation and interwar cottages, with pockets of art deco flats and renovated terraces. Beaufort Street runs through its heart, with cafés, bars, independent shops and the Astor Theatre anchoring the strip.

The suburb blends character housing and low-rise apartments, leafy parks and proximity to the Swan River. Regular buses and arterial roads link to the city and surrounding areas, while local markets and weekend dining keep the strip lively.

Mount Lawley property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,193,750Past 3 months

Property growth+20.5%Past 12 months

Mount Lawley's median house price is $1.74 million, up sharply 24.1% over 12 months; units have a median of $650,000 and rose strongly 17.0%. House values climbed faster than those for units over the year. Units sold more quickly, with a median time on market of eight days compared with thirteen days for houses.

In Mount Lawley, house rents rose a solid 6.2% over 12 months, while house values increased more quickly, so values ran ahead of rents.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.74M	$650K
Change in value Past 12 months	24.1%	17.0%
Sold Past 3 months	24	27
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	8
Average rent Past 12 months	$850	$625
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.3%	9.6%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Mount Lawley demographics

Mount Lawley is a community in which couples without children are the largest family group and most homes are owner-occupied.

The median age is 38 and the median household income is $2,108 a week. At the 2021 Census, 11,328 people lived in Mount Lawley.

Mount Lawley and Western Australia

	Suburb	WA
Median age years	38	38
Median household income weekly	$2,108	$1,815
Couples with children share of families	39.6%	44.6%
Couples without children share of families	47.4%	38.8%
One-parent families share of families	11.1%	15.1%
Homes owned outright share of homes	30.2%	30.2%
Homes with a mortgage share of homes	32.4%	41.4%
Homes rented share of homes	37.4%	28.3%

Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Mount Lawley infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Mount Lawley’s ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment master plan was finalised in 2026, establishing a blueprint to transform the former Edith Cowan University campus into a walkable, mixed-use precinct with streets, walking and cycling connections, integrated transport access and public open spaces.

Other civic items: a concept-design contract for platform extensions at Mt Lawley station was awarded in 2022 to explore longer platforms; Mt Lawley station’s DDA accessibility upgrade opened in 2012 and included a larger station shelter; and the state government announced in 2025 it would buy St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital, described as adding about 100 beds and eight operating theatres to the public system.

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How does Mount Lawley compare to nearby suburbs?

Median house prices: Mount Lawley’s median house price is 26.8% higher than North Perth’s.
Median unit prices: Mount Lawley’s median unit price is 0.9% higher than Perth’s.
House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mount Lawley have grown 33.0% higher than in Highgate.
Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Highgate have risen 21.4% more than in Mount Lawley over the past year.
Selling speed for houses: Properties in Mount Lawley are selling 35.0% faster than in Menora.
Selling speed for units: Properties in Mount Lawley are selling 33.3% faster than in North Perth.
Investment considerations: In Mount Lawley, the rental yield for house is 9.5% higher than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 6.9% lower.
House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mount Lawley have grown 52.8% higher than the average rate of growth across Perth.
Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Mount Lawley have grown 8.0% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

Common questions about Mount Lawley

Is Mount Lawley a nice place to live?
Mount Lawley is known for its tree-lined streets of federation and interwar cottages, and for Beaufort Street with cafés, bars, independent shops and the Astor Theatre.

Couples without children are the largest family group, most homes are owner-occupied and the median age is 38. Regular buses and arterial roads link to the city, the suburb has leafy parks and proximity to the Swan River, and local markets and weekend dining keep the strip lively. The ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment master plan has been finalised to guide the former Edith Cowan University campus into a walkable, mixed-use precinct with walking and cycling connections, integrated transport access and public open spaces.
Is it expensive to live in Mount Lawley?
A typical local household earned about $2,108 a week at the most recent Census. In Mount Lawley, buying and renting sit quite differently against that income: the median house price of $1,737,500 is about 15.9 times a typical local annual household income, while the median unit price of $650,000 is about 5.9 times annual income. For renters, a house rent of $850 a week would take roughly 40% of a typical local household's weekly income, a large share, and a unit rent of $625 a week would take about 30%, a moderate share. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.
Is Mount Lawley a good place to invest?
Mount Lawley's house market led the way in the most recent 12 months, with median house values climbing a strong 24.1% and unit values also rising strongly, up 17.0%. On the rental side, unit rents increased 9.6% while house rents rose a solid 6.2%. Value growth outpaced rent growth for both houses and units, so capital growth was larger than rental income over the period. House values rose more than unit values, while unit rents rose faster than house rents.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

Choose the right real estate agents in Mount Lawley

In Mount Lawley ,104 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 32.4% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.5% and 2.79%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.