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 estimated population of the suburb of Henley Brook is around 4,814 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,314 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,500. The change is inferred from the resident population estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,465 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 375 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 92.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. 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 2022 as the base year, and utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward, demographic trends predict exceptional growth for the suburb, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. It is expected to grow by 3,289 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 44.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Henley Brook had approximately 284 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 1,423 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 188 approvals recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 1.1 new residents annually. The average construction cost per dwelling in Henley Brook is $349,000.

In FY-26, the area has seen $5.4 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Perth, Henley Brook has 709% more development activity per person, indicating robust developer interest. The majority of new building activity consists of standalone homes (97%), with only 3% being attached dwellings. With around 10 people per dwelling approval, Henley Brook exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Henley Brook is projected to add approximately 2,141 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels suggest that housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, Brooklands Private Estate, Henley Brook by Mirvac, and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades. The following list details those projects considered most 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. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, there are 2,063 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 0.4% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 66.6% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Home-based work is low at 11.4% (Census data), though Covid-19 impacts may have influenced this figure. Key employment sectors are construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.

Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 10.0% versus the regional average of 14.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force grew by 4.2%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Henley Brook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

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

In financial year 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, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $52,341 and the average income $61,538, based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census places 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 (1,535 individuals), mirroring the region where 32.0% fall into this bracket. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 31.3% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, while residents rank within 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Henley Brook stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.3% and rented ones at 16.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Henley Brook was $370, compared to Perth metro's $350. 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 2.6.

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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 30.7%. Educational participation is high, with 28.4% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.8% in secondary, 9.6% in primary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that collectively facilitate 834 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 374 meters of the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward using private vehicles, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 90%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in Henley Brook, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, according to data analysis by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is found to be lower than average, at approximately 49% of the total population (around 2,382 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.0%) and arthritis (7.8%). About 68.7% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (673 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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

Henley Brook, surveyed in June 2016, showed cultural diversity with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion at 52.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 45.0%. Henley Brook's top ancestry groups were English (31.0%), Australian (25.5%), and Other (7.9%).

Notably, South African (1.1%) and Polish (1.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 0.7%, respectively. Italian ethnicity was also higher at 5.9% compared to the regional average of 4.2%.

Henley Brook's median age exceeds the national pattern

Henley Brook has a median age of 41 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. The 55-64 age group is notably more represented in Henley Brook at 14.6%, compared to the Greater Perth average. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 4.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 5-14 age group has increased from 13.4% to 14.9%, while the 35-44 cohort has risen from 12.1% to 13.2%. However, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 9.4% to 4.7%, and the 0-4 group has dropped from 5.1% to 2.1%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Henley Brook's age profile by 2041, with the 45-54 cohort expected to grow by 63%, adding 478 residents to reach a total of 1,239.