Henley Brook

An assessment of population growth drivers in Henley Brook reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the Henley Brook statistical area (Lv2), as estimated by AreaSearch, was around 4,753 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a significant increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,500 people in the area. The current population is inferred from an estimated resident population of 4,270, based on AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 1,349 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density in Henley Brook (SA2) is approximately 370 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person and potential for further development. The area's population growth of 90.1% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (9.7%) and the state average, positioning Henley Brook as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth in Henley Brook, contributing approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, natural growth and overseas migration also played positive roles in the area's demographic trends. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest exceptional growth for Henley Brook over the period from 2025 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is expected to grow by 3,248 persons during this time, reflecting a total gain of 45.7%.

The level of residential development activity in Henley Brook 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 Henley Brook had approximately 284 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 1,423 homes. As of FY-26188 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were reported between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. The average construction value was $349,000, higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development.

This financial year, $5.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, highlighting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Henley Brook has 709.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers ample choice and indicating robust developer interest. New building activity comprises 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density character while attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 10 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Henley Brook is projected to add approximately 2,174 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Future projections show Henley Brook adding 2,174 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Henley Brook has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones include Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, Brooklands Private Estate, Henley Brook by Mirvac, and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades. The following list details those most likely relevant:.

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Henley Brook has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Henley Brook has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominently represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate in Henley Brook is 4.3%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%. As of September 2025, there are 2,097 residents employed with a workforce participation rate matching Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major employment sectors include construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance is lower at 10.0% compared to the regional average of 14.8%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work as indicated by Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 4.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment grew by 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years for Henley Brook, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 1st July 2023, Henley Brook had a median taxpayer income of $47,748 and an average income of $56,138. These figures are lower than national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 in Greater Perth respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,341 (median) and $61,538 (average), based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census ranked Henley Brook's household income at the 74th percentile ($2,131 weekly) and personal income at the 43rd percentile. Income analysis shows that 31.9% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (1,516 individuals), mirroring the regional average of 32.0%. The suburb exhibits affluence with 31.3% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, with residents ranking in the 76th percentile for disposable income. Henley Brook's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Henley Brook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Henley Brook's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Henley Brook was at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.3% and rented ones at 16.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, and the median weekly rent was $370, compared to Perth metro's $1,842 and $340 respectively. Nationally, Henley Brook's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 86.5% of all households, including 43.6% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Henley Brook aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.1% while certificates make up 30.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in secondary education, 9.6% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Henley Brook has 34 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are serviced by a mix of buses along four individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips provided by these routes is 834.

Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 374 meters to the nearest stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 119 trips per day, resulting in approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Henley Brook's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Henley Brook residents exhibit relatively positive health outcomes, with standard common health conditions observed across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% of the total population (~2352 people) has private health cover, lower than Greater Perth's 55.3% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.0%) and arthritis (7.8%), with 68.7% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.6% (693 people), compared to Greater Perth's 12.6%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Henley Brook records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Henley Brook has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 9.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 24.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Henley Brook, making up 52.3% of people, compared to 44.4% across Greater Perth. The top three represented ancestry groups are English (31.0%), Australian (25.5%), and Other (7.9%), which is lower than the regional average of 13.3%.

Notably, South African (1.1%) and Polish (1.0%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Henley Brook compared to regional averages of 0.8% each. Italian ethnicity is also notably present at 5.9%, higher than the regional average of 3.9%.

Henley Brook's median age exceeds the national pattern

Henley Brook's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Henley Brook has a notably higher proportion of the 45-54 cohort at 16.1% and a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 5.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the 5-14 age group grew from 13.4% to 14.7%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.1% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 9.4% to 5.8%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 5.1% to 2.5%. Demographic modeling indicates that Henley Brook's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 62%, adding 474 residents to reach 1,240. The 0-4 group is expected to grow by 7%, adding only 8 residents.