Brabham

Brabham lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The population of the Brabham statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 14,471 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 5,806 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,665 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 11,582 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,192 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,477 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Brabham (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 67.0% since the 2021 Census, exceeding the national average of 9.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and using growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered by this data. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant increase is forecast for the Brabham (SA2), with an expected expansion of 5,935 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 25.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Brabham was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Brabham has had approximately 289 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,449 homes were approved, with a further 333 approved in FY-26 so far. This equates to an average of 3.3 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over these years.

The demand for housing significantly exceeds the supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $349,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. There have been $2.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham has 143.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 37 people per dwelling approval in Brabham, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Brabham will add around 3,637 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Brabham has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect this region. Notable projects include Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, Brabham District Community Centre, and Stockland Whiteman Edge. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Brabham shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Brabham has an educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 7626 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 0.9% below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 80.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing has a significant share of jobs, at 1.8 times the regional level. However, education & training employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.3%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). Greater Perth recorded similar trends but with marginally lower growth rates and unemployment increase. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.27% (-5520 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Brabham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, assuming no changes in population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Brabham had a median income among taxpayers of $65,584 and an average income of $77,108 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are higher than Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 for the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,893 (median) and $84,526 (average), based on a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census ranked Brabham's household, family, and personal incomes between the 75th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 52.5% of Brabham's population (7,597 individuals) earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the metropolitan region's 32.0% in the same category. High housing costs consumed 19.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 70th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Brabham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Brabham, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brabham was at 4.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (83.8%) or rented (11.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brabham was $1,928, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Brabham was recorded at $370, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Brabham's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Brabham features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.1% of all households, including 48.8% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Brabham exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 28.0% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 19.7% and the SA4 regional rate of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 27.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 5.8% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Brabham has 26 active public transport stops, operating from May 2021. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with five individual routes in total. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 867.

Residents' accessibility to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 303 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 123 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Brabham's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Brabham with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (~8,365 people), compared to 55.3% across Greater Perth.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.1 and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 83.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, Brabham has 2.4% of residents aged 65 and over (347 people), which is lower than the 12.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite the area's strong results overall.

Brabham is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brabham's cultural diversity is notable, with 43.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brabham, comprising 40.4% of the population. The category 'Other' in religion is substantially higher than the Greater Perth average, making up 8.6% of Brabham's population compared to the regional average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.6%), English (18.8%), and Australian (16.9%). These figures differ from the regional averages: Other is substantially higher (22.6% vs 13.3%), English is notably lower (18.8% vs 26.2%), and Australian is also notably lower (16.9% vs 22.0%). Certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Filipino at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 2.4%, Indian at 9.2% versus 3.5%, and Maori at 1.4%.

Brabham hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Brabham has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (1.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of Brabham's population aged 5 to 14 has increased from 13.9% to 16.8%, while the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 19.6% to 22.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 28.3% to 24.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group has fallen from 14.0% to 11.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate a substantial rise in Brabham's 45 to 54 age cohort, with an increase of 941 people (73%), from 1,287 to 2,229.