Jane Brook

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

Evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files verified by AreaSearch since the Census, indicate that the population of the suburb of Jane Brook is approximately 4,045 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 375 people (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 3,670 residents. The updated figure is derived from the resident population of 4,045, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) and adding 56 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 773 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across areas studied by AreaSearch. The suburb of Jane Brook's 10.2% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national rate (9.3%), positioning it as a local growth leader. The expansion of the local population was mostly driven by natural increase, which made up approximately 62.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 districts lacking this information, and to project development across all localities after 2032, AreaSearch applies the age cohort growth rates published by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median for Australian statistical areas, with the suburb of Jane Brook expected to expand by 457 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, showing a total increase of 11.3% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Jane Brook recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical areas, Jane Brook has averaged approximately 10 new housing approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 52 properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been documented. With an average of 5.6 individuals relocating to the locality for each home constructed during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds carry an average value of $367,000—slightly above the regional benchmark—indicating a focus on premium residential projects.

When contrasted with Greater Perth, Jane Brook displays significantly lower construction volumes (79.0% below the regional average per capita). This constrained supply of new builds generally bolsters demand and values for existing homes. This level of activity also falls below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent construction consists entirely of standalone houses, maintaining the low density layout of the neighborhood with a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers seeking space. The estimate of 381 people in the locality for each dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low activity development landscape.

Population projections suggest Jane Brook will add 457 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping a reasonable pace with the projected population expansion, though purchasers may experience rising competition as the number of residents grows.

Jane Brook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Few factors shape local performance as much as adjustments to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning changes. In total, a single development project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the area. Principal projects include Bushmead Residential Estate, Swan Valley Bypass, Brooklands Private Estate, and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, with the list below highlighting the developments expected to be most relevant.

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Jane Brook ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Jane Brook has a skilled labor pool, with manufacturing and industrial operations highly represented, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated 4.7% rise in employment over the previous year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,684 local residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate at 1.1% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and the workforce participation rate is exceptionally high (82.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census figures show that a small 6.6% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

Resident employment is largely centered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality exhibits a specific concentration in wholesale trade, where its share of employment is 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, which is below the 8.2% recorded across Greater Perth. The heavily residential suburb seems to provide few local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical divisions, employment rose by 4.7% and the labor force expanded by 4.7% during the 12 months ending March 2026, keeping the unemployment rate stable. This differs from Greater Perth, which saw employment rise by 2.0%, the labor force grow by 2.5%, and the unemployment rate increase by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective demand in Jane Brook. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped to the local industry profile to estimate future growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Jane Brook should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).

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

The suburb of Jane Brook's income tier is positioned among the highest in Australia based on the latest ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Jane Brook's median taxpayer income is $70,165 and the average income is $85,546, compared to Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $77,834 (median) and $94,896 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family and individual incomes in Jane Brook all rank highly, placing between the 76th and 85th percentiles nationwide. The earnings breakdown shows 36.4% of residents (1,472 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the wider region where 32.0% fall into this range. The high proportion of top-tier earners (34.6% earning over $3,000/week) indicates strong financial capacity throughout Jane Brook. Housing costs consume 13.8% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 87th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income index ranks in the 6th decile.

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

The mix of housing in Jane Brook at the time of the last Census consisted of 99.7% standalone houses and 0.3% other housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Perth metro profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in Jane Brook matched the Perth metro benchmark at 29.4%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (61.5%) or rented (9.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $440, compared to Perth metro averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Jane Brook's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably above the national benchmark of $375.

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

Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 84.4%, consisting of 42.7% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.6%, with single-person households at 14.5% and group housing making up 1.6% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The locality displays low levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates (17.1%) tracking significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.8%).

Enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 26.7% of residents actively participating in formal study. This comprises 8.9% in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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

Public transport data shows 19 active transit stops operating within Jane Brook, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 3 unique routes, which combine to offer 181 weekly passenger journeys. Transport connection is classified as good, with residents typically living 219 meters from the closest transit stop. Being a primarily residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area – driving a car remains the primary mode of travel at 89%, with 6% commuting by train. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 2.1 per household, above the metropolitan average. A relatively low 6.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).

Service frequency averages 25 daily trips across the combined routes, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips for each transit stop.

Jane 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 indicators point to favorable outcomes for Jane Brook residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and medical conditions showing results that align closely with national averages, displaying a typical prevalence of common health issues across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (2,473 people). This compares to 59.0% for Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 8.6 and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 69.9% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health profiles for working-age residents are generally typical. The suburb has 15.0% of its population aged 65 and over (606 people), which is lower than the 16.1% seen in Greater Perth. Health metrics for older residents are above average, with national percentiles tracking higher than those of the general population.

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 is generally consistent with the wider metropolitan average regarding cultural diversity, with 77.2% of residents born in Australia, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 90.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 51.0% of the population in Jane Brook, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Jane Brook are English, representing 30.3% of residents, Australian, representing 26.8% of the population (which is significantly higher than the regional average of 21.2%), and Scottish, representing 7.5% of the population. There are also distinct variations in other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably higher at 1.8% of Jane Brook (compared to 0.8% across the region), Polish at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.8%).

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

The median age of 39 years in Jane Brook is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the national average of 38. Compared to the Greater Perth metropolitan area, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably larger (16.2% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are less represented (11.9%). This concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is well above the national figure of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 7.3% to 9.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 3.4% to 4.7%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 16.4% to 14.9%. Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic transitions in Jane Brook. Leading these changes, the 65 to 74 cohort is expected to increase by 42% (152 people), growing to 517 from 364. Demographic aging is evident as residents aged 65 and over make up 67% of the projected population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to decrease in size.