Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood, WA 6011
Close to everything Perth offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $340/wk Median
- 30.2% Renters
Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 23.7k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 36.4km
- Walkability
- 5.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood for the balance it strikes — close enough to Perth's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 30.2% of the suburb's 23,679 residents rent.
Around Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood
Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood
Real questions renters ask before moving to Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood.
Is Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood family-friendly for renters?
Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood has around 10 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $340/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
How far is Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood from the Perth CBD?
Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood is approximately 36km from the Perth CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood is $340. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $340 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood has a 30.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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