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

Henley Brook's population, as estimated based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validations, is around 5,330 by Nov 2025. This shows a significant increase of 2,830 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,500. The growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 4,317 in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 415 persons per square kilometer. Henley Brook's growth rate of 113.2% since the 2021 Census exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, making it a notable growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.0% to this population gain.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data and post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Henley Brook, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by an additional 3,240 persons, reflecting a total gain of 29.8% over the 17-year period.

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 in Henley Brook shows an average of approximately 274 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years. This totals to around 1,374 homes from FY-20 to FY-25. As of FY-26143 approvals have been recorded. Historically, there has been an average of about 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic in the market for new properties, which are constructed at an average cost of $349,000. Commercial approvals amount to $2.9 million this financial year, reflecting Henley Brook's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Henley Brook has seen 689.0% more development activity per person as of the latest data. This high level of developer interest is significantly above the national average and provides buyers with ample choice in the area. The majority of new building activity consists of standalone homes at 96.0%, preserving the area's low-density nature, while attached dwellings make up 4.0%.

With around 13 people per dwelling approval, Henley Brook exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Henley Brook is projected to add approximately 1,589 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones 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 most relevant:.

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

Henley Brook has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of June 2025, 1,938 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Henley Brook matches 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. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 10.0% compared to the regional average of 14.8%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.2% and labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia 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 Henley Brook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

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

Henley Brook had a median income among taxpayers of $47,748 and an average level of $56,138 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,528 (median) and $64,110 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,131 weekly), while personal income sits at the 43rd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 31.9% of the community (1,700 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, mirroring the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 76th percentile for disposable income. The area'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 recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, '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, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Henley Brook was $370, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Henley Brook's mortgage repayments were significantly 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% of the total. 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 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 prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (30.7%). Educational participation is high at 28.4%, comprising secondary education (9.8%), primary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

The area has Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook) and Henley Brook Primary School, serving a total of 617 students. It demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, having an ICSEA score of 1035. There is one primary and one K-12 school in the area. The school places per 100 residents (11.6) are below the regional average (15.6), indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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 together facilitate 834 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically living 374 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 119 trips per day across all routes, which equates to 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 have shown relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Approximately 49% of the total population (~2,637 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 54.1%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.0%) and arthritis (7.8%), with 68.7% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 72.6% across Greater Perth. As of 14 September 2021, Henley Brook has 14.3% of its population aged 65 and over (762 people), higher than Greater Perth's 12.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Henley Brook was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

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

Notably, South African (1.1%) Polish (1.0%) and Italian (5.9%) ethnic groups had higher representations compared to regional averages.

Henley Brook hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Henley Brook's median age is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 16% of Henley Brook's population, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 age group represents only 5.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 5-14 age group grew from 13.4% to 14.8%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.1% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 9.4% to 5.8%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 5.1% to 2.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Henley Brook's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 45%, adding 386 residents to reach 1,239. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.