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

Brabham's population is estimated at 14,794 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 6,129 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,665. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,582 in June 2024 and additional validation of 1,204 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,533 persons per square kilometer, placing Brabham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 70.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 70.0% of overall population gains, with natural and overseas migration also positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth. By 2041, Brabham's population is forecasted to increase by 5,894 persons, reflecting a total increase of 22.2% 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 averaged around 289 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 1,449 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 333 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per home built over these years is 3.3. This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost value of $349,000.

Commercial approvals registered this financial year totalled $2.7 million, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham has 143.0% higher new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 37 people per dwelling approval, Brabham exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Brabham is expected to grow by 3,286 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Brabham has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 14 such projects that are expected to impact the area. 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 projects deemed 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 prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 7660 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation in Brabham is high at 92.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses show that only 4.1% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing has notable concentration with levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 5.8%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force rose by 3.4%, leading to a slight unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 2.9%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand in Brabham. National employment is projected to grow by 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 indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Brabham's median income among taxpayers is $65,584 with an average of $77,108. This is above national averages and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,893 (median) and $84,526 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, Brabham's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 83rd percentiles. Income analysis shows that 52.5% of Brabham's population, equating to 7,766 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 32%. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 70th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 evaluation, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brabham was at 4.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (83.8%) or rented (11.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brabham was $1,928, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Brabham was recorded at $370, compared to Perth metro's $350. 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 comprise 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 make up the remaining 18.9%, consisting of 16.1% lone person households and 2.6% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 28.0%, higher than the SA3 area average of 19.7% and the SA4 region average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 27.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% 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 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by five routes that together facilitate 867 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average being located 303 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transport at 86%, with only 7% using the train. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, just 4.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 123 trips per day, resulting in approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Brabham is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Brabham demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~8,552 people). The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.1 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 83.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, the area has 2.9% of residents aged 65 and over (429 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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% speaking a language other than English at home and 45.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brabham, comprising 40.4%. The most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which accounts for 8.6%, substantially higher than Greater Perth's average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (22.6%), English (18.8%), and Australian (16.9%). Notably, Filipino representation is at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 1.4%, Indian at 9.2% versus 2.6%, and Maori at 1.4% against the regional average of 0.9%.

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 below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (1.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of Brabham's population aged 5 to 14 has grown from 13.9% to 17.4%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 19.6% to 23.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 28.3% to 23.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group decreased from 14.0% to 10.9%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Brabham's age structure. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 883 people (66%) from 1,346 to 2,230.