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Brabham - Henley Brook has an estimated 20,316 residents, up 82.0% since the 2021 Census, with 22 projects tracked in Brabham - Henley Brook.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Brabham - Henley Brook Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 18 kilometres northeast of the Perth CBD. AreaSearch's analysis places its population at around 20,316 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 9,152 people (82.0%) since the 2021 Census, when 11,164 people were counted. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 17,755 as of June 2025, together with 3,229 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Market indicators show development activity and population drivers well above average, strong mortgage holder representation, a notable presence of 35 to 44 year olds and of 25 to 34 year olds, a high population level born overseas, and above-average median household income.
Residents include a high proportion of children and young adults, and the working-age population is made up largely of family households and couples with children. For population growth, the area ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Brabham - Henley Brook Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 18 kilometres northeast of the Perth CBD. AreaSearch's analysis places its population at around 20,316 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 9,152 people (82.0%) since the 2021 Census, when 11,164 people were counted. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 17,755 as of June 2025, together with 3,229 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Market indicators show development activity and population drivers well above average, strong mortgage holder representation, a notable presence of 35 to 44 year olds and of 25 to 34 year olds, a high population level born overseas, and above-average median household income.
Residents include a high proportion of children and young adults, and the working-age population is made up largely of family households and couples with children. For population growth, the area ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,157 in 2001 and 17,755 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 20,316 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 22.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 48.4%.
Brabham - Henley Brook ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for population growth and the 97th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Brabham - Henley Brook is $784 a week, up 6.8% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 8% above Greater Perth.
8% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $784 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Swan | $741 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Swan, over 12 months | +8.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North East | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North East, over 12 months | +8.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 40 tracked applications: 2 approved, 2 under assessment, 36 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 22 projects in Brabham - Henley Brook (13 under construction) and 81 more in the surrounding area.
A Water Corporation program to upgrade water and wastewater networks in Perth's north-eastern corridor, including Ellenbrook, Aveley and…
Over 50s masterplanned land lease lifestyle community delivering approximately 172 resort homes in the Swan Valley.
Brabham Stage 3 is a masterplanned residential precinct delivered in joint venture by Peet Limited and DevelopmentWA along Youle-Dean Road…
The Henley Brook Educational Establishment is a primary and secondary school campus development across Lots 137 and 138 Henley Street in…
District community centre next to Jungle Park delivering function halls, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, storerooms and an external…
Masterplanned house-and-land estate in Henley Brook delivering 535 residential lots.
New neighbourhood tavern within the Brabham Village centre comprising a public bar, bistro, dining areas, alfresco courtyard and function…
Upgrade and extension of Henley Brook Avenue from Gnangara Road to Park Street, establishing a north-south connection to manage growing…
Award-winning 53-hectare masterplanned community by Mirvac in Perth's fastest growing corridor, approximately 22km north-east of Perth CBD…
Proposed neighbourhood shopping centre to serve the growing Brabham community with retail, dining, and service offerings.
Masterplanned residential community by Stockland in Brabham comprising approximately 2,410 residential lots, parks, schools, trails and the…
Proposed agricultural and food tourism development under the Swan Valley Planning Scheme No. 1.
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AreaSearch has tracked 40 substantial development applications lodged in and around Brabham - Henley Brook over the past 5 years, 13 in the last 12 months; 2 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 6, 2023 4, 2024 9, 2025 6, 2026 (to Oct) 13.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 40 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 13 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 47.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 634 | ABS building approvals | 99th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 include: Ellenbrook Town Centre Development (Construction); Brabham Stage 3 Residential Precinct (Construction); City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades (Construction); Brooklands Private Estate (Construction); and Henley Brook Lifestyle Resort (Providence) (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Retail, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 26th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Brabham - Henley Brook higher than 97% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 area has seen 1,609 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Brabham - Henley Brook SA2's current population of 20,316 has been supported by 634 approvals on average over recent years.
The Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 has seen 47.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 21 people in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 634, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 has grown by approximately 7,185 people, while 3,172 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Brabham - Henley Brook lies within the top 3% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,316 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +82.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,191 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 55th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +10.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +12.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,164 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 9,152 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +11.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +12.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 17.06 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 was estimated to be approximately 20,316 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 17,755 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The brabham - henley brook sa2 has added approximately 9,152 people and shown a 81.98% increase from the 11,164 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is estimated at 1,191 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (62.9%), Overseas migration (19.5%), Natural increase (17.7%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 62.9% of overall population gains.
Brabham - Henley Brook hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 5% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 5th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 24.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 33.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 59.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 31 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 22.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 20.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 6.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 1.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 at 31 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 31 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 31 years as at August 2026, Brabham - Henley Brook is 6 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 7 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 22.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 3.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (8.8% vs 5.5%) and 25-34 year-olds (22.5% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.4% vs 2.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (1.5% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 24.6% of the population in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 5.2% of the population in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 76% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $67,784 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $80,715 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,151 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,005 | 2021 Census, weekly | 79th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 23.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,260 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 8.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is approximately $72,556. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $67,784.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is approximately $86,397. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $80,715.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is approximately $72,556 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $67,784 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is approximately $86,397 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,715 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2's households (~48.4% / 1,754 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 48.4% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is $2,151/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is $2,260/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is $1,005/wk.
The Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $67,784 and an average of $80,715 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is very high nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $64,047 and average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $72,556 (median) and $86,397 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is $7,622 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The brabham - henley brook sa2's disposable income is $7,622 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Brabham - Henley Brook demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 26% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 77.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,939 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 16,205 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 11,314 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 has approximately 10,939 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.3%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 stands at 3.3%, which is 0.9 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.9% of employment), retail trade (10.8%), and construction (9.1%). Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is 77.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The brabham - henley brook sa2 shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 7.9% of the local workforce compared to 4.7% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
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The brabham - henley brook sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Brabham - Henley Brook ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 18.1% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 25.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 28.4% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.7% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
25.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
34.2% of people aged 15 and over in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The brabham - henley brook sa2 ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 are: Certificate (28.4%), Bachelor Degree (18.1%), Advanced Diploma (12.4%).
30.3% of the population in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.3% in primary school, 6.7% in secondary school, 4.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is 1032, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 4 schools within the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,699 students.
The brabham - henley brook sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Brabham - Henley Brook features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.0 people | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 47.6% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.5% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,623 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,593 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 82.2% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.4 per family | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 had 3,623 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 82.0% to an estimated 6,593 households today.
The average household size in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is 3.0 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 82.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (15.2%), group households (2.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,978 family households, couples with children account for 47.6% of all households, couples without children at home 23.6%, and single parent families 9.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 82.2% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 15.2% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 have an average of 1.4 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 52.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 37.5% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 15.2% of all households in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.5% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 41.0% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 36.0% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 64.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 83.0% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 59.0% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
Brabham - Henley Brook scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 36.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas.
The main religion in Brabham - Henley Brook was found to be Christianity, which makes up 43.0% of people in Brabham - Henley Brook. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 6.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 1.4%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Brabham - Henley Brook are English, comprising 21.7% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Other, comprising 19.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 11.2%, and Australian, comprising 19.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of Brabham - Henley Brook (vs 1.4% across Greater Perth), Indian at 7.2% (vs 2.6%) and Maori at 1.4% (vs 0.9%).
41.0% of the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
36.0% of the population in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
2.2% of the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
83.0% of the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Brabham - Henley Brook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 12.7% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 97.4% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 57th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 76.7% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $370 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 21st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, 10.6% of homes are owned outright, 76.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 12.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 97.4% of dwellings in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 are houses.
In the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, 0.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 stands at 10.6%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is $1,950, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is $1,699, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 20.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 20.9% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.2% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 consists of 97.4% detached houses, 2.1% semi-detached dwellings, 0.5% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Brabham - Henley Brook consumes approximately 18.2% of median household income ($9,314 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Brabham - Henley Brook show attached dwellings contributing 7% of approvals compared to 3% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 93% of applications versus 97% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Brabham - Henley Brook's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 57.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 68th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 80.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.3% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
Around 57.1% of people in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, 2.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.6% of people in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.4% of the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.4% of people in the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2, 57.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 42 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 57 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 824 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 31st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 345 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 5.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 57 public transport stops within the Brabham - Henley Brook SA2.
The Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 has 824 weekly trips across 4 routes, averaging 117 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 320 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 511 m away and the nearest school 734 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 57 stops nearby, 824 weekly trips, access rating 42 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 14 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 14th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 511 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 734 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 8.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 9.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Brabham - Henley Brook higher than 97% of real estate markets across the country.
Brabham - Henley Brook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26th percentile nationally.
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Median rent in Brabham - Henley Brook is $784 a week, +6.8% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Brabham - Henley Brook lies within the top 3% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Brabham - Henley Brook hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 5% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 76% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment conditions in Brabham - Henley Brook demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 26% of areas assessed nationally.
The educational profile of Brabham - Henley Brook ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Brabham - Henley Brook features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
Brabham - Henley Brook's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Brabham - Henley Brook has an estimated 20,316 residents, up 82.0% since the 2021 Census, with 22 projects tracked in Brabham - Henley Brook.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Brabham - Henley Brook.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (504031299). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
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AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Brabham - Henley Brook from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Brabham - Henley Brook with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
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