Brabham - Henley Brook
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Brabham - Henley Brook lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Brabham - Henley Brook's population is around 19,185. This reflects an increase of 8,021 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,164 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,852 as of June 2024 and an additional 2,528 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,124 persons per square kilometer. Brabham - Henley Brook's growth rate of 71.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 69.9% 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 post-2032 growth estimations, 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. According to population projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 9,183 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 30.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Brabham - Henley Brook has received approximately 574 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between FY21-FY25, around 2,872 homes were approved, with an additional 163 recorded in FY26 so far. On average, about 2.2 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these years. The average construction cost of new homes is $349,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year has seen $8.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham - Henley Brook has experienced 271% more development activity per capita, suggesting strong developer confidence and ample choice for buyers. Approximately 96% of new developments are standalone homes, contributing to the area's suburban identity. Currently, there are around 22 people per dwelling approval in Brabham - Henley Brook. Future projections estimate an increase of 5,850 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Future projections show Brabham - Henley Brook adding 5,850 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Brabham - Henley Brook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, City of Swan Water Upgrades, Stockland Whiteman Edge, and Brabham District Community Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Brabham - Henley Brook demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Brabham - Henley Brook has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. As of June 2025, there are 9,034 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 77.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Professional & technical employs only 5.4% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6% and labour force by 4.1%, resulting in a unemployment rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a smaller rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, losing 14,590 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brabham - Henley Brook's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2%% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data, released for financial year 2022, indicates Brabham - Henley Brook's median income among taxpayers is $62,240, with an average of $73,177. Nationally, these figures are high, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. As of March 2025, current estimates suggest the median would be approximately $69,466, and the average would be around $81,673, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows Brabham - Henley Brook's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 79th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 48.4% of locals (9,285 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, reflecting a similar pattern seen in the region where 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Brabham - Henley Brook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Brabham-Henley Brook as recorded in the latest Census, 97.4% of dwellings were houses, with 2.6% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Perth metropolitan area's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brabham-Henley Brook stood at 10.6%, lower than Perth metro's level. Most dwellings were mortgaged (76.7%) or rented (12.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,842. The median weekly rent in Brabham-Henley Brook was $370, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Brabham-Henley Brook's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.5% of all households, including 47.6% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Brabham - Henley Brook exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Brabham-Henley Brook's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion of university degrees (25.0%) compared to the Australian average (30.4%). This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.8% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (28.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (11.3%), secondary (6.7%), and tertiary (4.7%) levels. Brabham-Henley Brook's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,699 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032). The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (8.9) are below the regional average (15.7), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note that 'n/a' for enrolments indicates reference to the parent campus.

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

Brabham - Henley Brook has 59 active public transport stops. These are served by four distinct bus routes. In total, these routes facilitate 834 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 318 meters from the nearest stop. Across all routes, there are an average of 119 daily trips, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Brabham - Henley Brook's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Brabham - Henley Brook with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 56% (~10,743 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.6%) and mental health issues (6.4%). 80.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. Only 5.3% (1,024 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 12.6%. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Brabham - Henley Brook is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brabham-Henley Brook has a significant cultural diversity, with 36.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brabham-Henley Brook, accounting for 43.0% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 6.8% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (21.7%), Other (19.1%), and Australian (19.0%). The Filipino community is notably overrepresented at 5.1%, compared to the regional average of 2.4%. Similarly, Indian residents make up 7.2% of Brabham-Henley Brook's population, higher than the regional average of 3.5%. Maori residents also have a notable presence, with 1.4% of the population, matching the regional average.

Brabham - Henley Brook hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Brabham-Henley Brook's median age is 31, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham-Henley Brook has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the age group 5 to 14 has increased from 13.8% to 16.3%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 17.9% to 20.3%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 24.0% to 20.4%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 12.0% to 9.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Brabham-Henley Brook's age profile, with the 45-54 age cohort expected to grow by 71% from 2,027 to 3,470 people.