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

Based on an evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, combined with address records confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Henley Brook has a calculated population of approximately 5,798 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 3,298 people (131.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,500 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 5,521, estimated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 1,735 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 452 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial personal space and possibilities for future expansion. The 131.9% expansion rate of the suburb of Henley Brook since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%), as well as the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was majorly propelled by relocations from other states, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of the total demographic gains during recent times, though all indicators including natural increase and arrivals from overseas remained positive.

AreaSearch implements demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth trajectories for the period beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-specific growth rates published by the ABS in its recent Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Demographic patterns indicate that rapid growth, placing the area within the top 10 percent of statistical tracts nationwide, is projected over this timeframe, with the suburb of Henley Brook expected to add 7,467 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level models, representing a total rise of 124.0% over the 16 years.

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

According to AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, mapped from localized statistical data, the suburb of Henley Brook has averaged approximately 330 approved residential dwellings annually, representing a total of roughly 1,651 residences over the preceding 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 393 approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.8 new occupants per year for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the balance between supply and demand appears healthy, yielding stable market conditions, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $349,000—moderately higher than regional baselines—pointing to a focus on quality builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $5.4 million have been recorded in the current financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality.

Relative to Greater Perth, the suburb of Henley Brook displays 673.0% higher building activity per capita, offering prospective buyers a wider selection of properties. This volume is significantly higher than the national baseline, reflecting robust developer interest. Recent building output consists of 97.0% standalone houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the established low density atmosphere with a concentration on family-oriented dwellings for buyers seeking space. With approximately 13 residents for each approval, the suburb of Henley Brook shows the profile of a growing community.

Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Henley Brook will add 7,190 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). Under current building trajectories, the supply of housing is expected to sufficiently satisfy demand, yielding favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for growth that surpasses current projections.

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

Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments are primary drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 key projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include the Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, Brooklands Private Estate, Henley Brook by Mirvac, and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, with the detailed list below identifying the most significant ones.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Henley Brook maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Henley Brook features a balanced workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors, a 5.0% unemployment rate, and 15.3% estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,911 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate that is 0.8% higher than Greater Perth's 4.2%, and workforce participation stands at 92.5%, significantly above Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census responses indicate that only 11.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The local workforce is heavily represented in construction, retail commerce, and health care & social assistance. The community displays a clear occupational concentration in construction, with its employment share tracking at 1.2 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 10.0% of local employment, which is below the 14.8% recorded across Greater Perth. Although local jobs exist, a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment, based on the ratio of Census workers to the local population.

Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics gathered from broader statistical regions, the year ending March 2026 saw employment numbers rise by 15.3% and the total workforce expand by 15.6%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.0%, the labor force expanded by 2.5%, and unemployment increased by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in the suburb of Henley Brook. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local workforce makeup to project growth paths. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests employment for the suburb of Henley Brook would increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate localized population adjustments).

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

According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023, the suburb of Henley Brook recorded a median taxpayer income of $47,748 and an average income of $56,138. These figures sit below the national average and compare to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $52,967 for the median and $62,274 for the average as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household income is positioned in the 74th percentile ($2,131 per week), whereas personal income is in the 43rd percentile. Income distribution analysis indicates that the weekly wage band of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 31.9% of the population (1,849 individuals), which matches the broader region where 32.0% fall into this range. The high proportion of top-tier earners (31.3% receiving more than $3,000/week) demonstrates solid financial capacity. Housing costs represent 13.9% of incoming earnings, while robust incomes place local households in the 76th percentile for disposable funds, and the area's SEIFA income score falls into the 6th decile.

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

The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Henley Brook at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.9% standalone houses and 2.1% alternative formats (including duplexes, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative formats in the Perth metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Henley Brook were significantly higher than the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 34.2%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (49.3%) or occupied by tenants (16.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Perth metro norm at $2,058, while the median weekly rent stood at $370, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Henley Brook are notably higher than the Australian baseline of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.

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

Family units represent the vast majority of households at 86.5%, consisting of 43.6% couples raising children, 30.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent arrangements. The remaining 13.5% consists of non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 12.1% and shared households accounting for 1.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university completion rates (15.5%) sitting considerably below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This represents both a difficulty and a clear opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate degrees (2.0%). Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, divided between advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificate courses (30.7%).

Enrolment rates in education are high, with 28.4% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This total is comprised of 9.8% in high schools, 9.6% in primary schools, and 4.1% enrolled in higher education institutions.

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

Public transport connectivity includes 34 active transit stops in the suburb of Henley Brook, consisting of bus services. These points of transit are connected to 4 distinct routes, which combine to support 834 passenger journeys per week. Transport access is rated as positive, with average distances to the nearest stop measuring 374 meters. Given the residential focus of the area, most residents travel outwards for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%. Household car ownership averages 2.2 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low 11.4% of the workforce worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Service frequency averages 119 bus runs per day across the network, translating to roughly 24 weekly services per individual transit 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

Health outcomes for residents of the suburb of Henley Brook are generally positive, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and overall health profiles indicating results that align closely with national averages, showing standard rates of typical medical conditions across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 49% of the population (~2,869 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national baseline of 55.7%.

Asthma and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent health issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.8% of the community respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in the Greater Perth area. Health statuses among working-age individuals are standard. Residents aged 65 and older make up 12.2% of the local population (707 people), which is lower than the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Senior citizens exhibit above-average health profiles, with national standings generally matching the wider population.

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

The suburb of Henley Brook shows elevated levels of cultural diversity, with 9.2% of residents communicating in a language other than English at home and 24.4% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 52.3% of the population in the suburb of Henley Brook, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the primary ancestries identified in the suburb of Henley Brook are English at 31.0%, Australian at 25.5%, and Other at 7.9%. Some specific backgrounds show distinct concentrations: South Australian backgrounds are slightly overrepresented at 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.0% in the region), Polish backgrounds are at 1.0% (compared to 0.7%), and Italian backgrounds represent 5.9% (compared to 4.2%).

Henley Brook's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age of 39 in the suburb of Henley Brook is slightly higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to metropolitan Perth, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 17.3% of the local population, while adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 10.2%. The concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is well above the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the population has become younger, with the median age falling by 1.7 years from 41 to 39. Notable demographic changes include the 5 to 14 age bracket expanding from 13.4% to 17.3%, and the 35 to 44 cohort rising from 12.1% to 15.5%. Conversely, children aged 0 to 4 decreased from 5.1% to 2.1% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.1% to 14.3%. By 2041, the suburb of Henley Brook is projected to undergo significant shifts in its age distribution, led by the 45 to 54 group which is expected to expand by 158% (1,312 people), growing from 829 to 2,142.