Jane Brook

Population growth drivers in Jane Brook are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Jane Brook's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 3,972. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,670 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 3,939 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 759 persons per square kilometer. Jane Brook's growth rate of 8.2% positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (9.7%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 62.0%.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase, with Jane Brook expected to grow by 488 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 12.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Jane Brook when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Jane Brook shows around 13 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 67 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26.

On average, for every home built over these five years, there are about 4.3 new residents. This indicates supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is $367,000, which is higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Perth, Jane Brook has significantly lower building activity, at 74.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

However, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 226 people per dwelling approval, Jane Brook shows a developing market. Future projections estimate an addition of 512 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Jane Brook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact this region: Bushmead Residential Estate, Swan Valley Bypass, Brooklands Private Estate, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades are key projects, with the following details highlighting those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Jane Brook well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Jane Brook boasts a skilled workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 2.3% based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 2,559 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Perth's and a workforce participation rate of 73.3%, exceeding the regional average of 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Wholesale trade shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Jane Brook increased by 2.3%, while the labour force grew by 2.4%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at around 3.2%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and the labour force grow by 3.0%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from WA to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. This is slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%, which had seen employment growth of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Jane Brook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Jane Brook's median income among taxpayers is $70,165. The average income in the suburb is $85,546. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $76,915 (median) and $93,776 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Jane Brook's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 76th and 85th percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that 36.4% of residents (1,445 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 34.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 87th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Jane Brook's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.7% houses and 0.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jane Brook was at 29.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 61.5% and rented ones at 9.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,842. Median weekly rent in Jane Brook was recorded at $440, higher than Perth metro's $375. Nationally, Jane Brook's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.4% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.6%, with lone person households at 14.5% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Jane Brook shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 17.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 19 active public transport stops in Jane Brook. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with three individual routes providing service. There are 181 weekly passenger trips across these routes.

Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 219 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Jane Brook demonstrates above-average health outcomes, with both young and old age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (2,429 people), compared to 55.3% across Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.6 and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 69.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth.

The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (560 people), which is higher than the 12.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Jane 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

Jane Brook's population was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average for cultural diversity, with 77.2% born in Australia, 90.8% being citizens, and 90.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Jane Brook was Christianity, comprising 51.0% of people, compared to 44.4% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.5%).

Notably, Croatian (1.8%) and Polish (1.3%) were overrepresented in Jane Brook compared to the regional averages of 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively. New Zealand-born residents also had a slightly higher representation at 1.1%.

Jane Brook's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Jane Brook is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Jane Brook at 15.8%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 11.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 3.4% to 4.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 7.3% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group declined from 16.4% to 15.1%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Jane Brook. The 65 to 74 age group is expected to grow by 56%, reaching 514 people from 329. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 69% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.