Jane Brook

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

The population of Jane Brook is estimated at around 3,972 as of February 2026, reflecting an increase of 8.2% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,670 people. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 3,939 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 759 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Jane Brook's growth positions it within 1.7 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase, with the suburb expected to grow by 484 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 12.8% 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 approximately 13 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 67 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26.

This translates to an average of 4.3 new residents per year for every home built during this period. Supply is lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes is $367,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Compared to Greater Perth, Jane Brook has significantly lower building activity, with 74.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

However, recent data shows an increase in construction activity. The area's established nature is indicated by its level being under the national average, potentially suggesting planning limitations. All recent development has been detached dwellings, maintaining Jane Brook's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 226 people per dwelling approval in the area, indicating a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Jane Brook is projected to add 507 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Jane Brook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting the region: Bushmead Residential Estate, Swan Valley Bypass, Brooklands Private Estate, and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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

Jane Brook has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 2,559 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% and workforce participation at 81.1%, higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 6.6% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Wholesale trade shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose slightly to 3.3%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and labour force grow by 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jane Brook's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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, current estimates suggest Jane Brook's median income would be approximately $76,915 and the average around $93,776 as of September 2025. Census 2021 data indicates that incomes in Jane Brook rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all between the 76th and 85th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 36.4% of residents (1,445 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting a pattern seen in the surrounding region where 32.0% of residents also fall within 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). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jane Brook was 29.4%, similar to Perth metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings comprised 61.5%, with rented ones at 9.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jane Brook was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in the area was $440, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Jane Brook's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above 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, which 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 area has lower university qualification rates than the Australian average, with only 17.1% of residents holding such qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among these at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.2% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas accounting for 10.4% and certificates for 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

Jane Brook has 19 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that collectively facilitate 181 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 219 meters of the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation for these outward commutes, used by 89% of residents. Train use stands at 6%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.1, surpassing the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.6% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 25 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately nine weekly trips per individual 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 data shows positive outcomes for Jane Brook residents. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks, with common health issues seen across all ages. Private health cover is high at 61%, compared to Greater Perth's 59% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 8.6% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.1%. 69.9% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. The area has 15.2% seniors (603 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes rank higher than the general population nationally.

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 cultural diversity was found to be roughly similar to the wider region's average, with 77.2% of its population born in Australia, 90.8% being citizens, and 90.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Jane Brook, making up 51.0% of people, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (30.3%), Australian (26.8%), and Scottish (7.5%).

Notably, Croatian is overrepresented at 1.8%, Polish at 1.3%, and New Zealand at 1.1%.

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

Jane Brook has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Jane Brook at 15.9%, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 7.3% to 8.9% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 3.4% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 16.4% to 14.9%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Jane Brook's age profile will significantly evolve. The 65-74 cohort is projected to expand by 159 people (45%), growing from 353 to 513. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.