Brabham - Henley Brook

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Brabham - Henley Brook's population is around 19,608 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 8,444 people (75.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,164 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,852 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2,669 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,149 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Brabham - Henley Brook's 75.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 69.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 9,183 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 27.7% 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 experienced around 574 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 2,872 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 557 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.2 people moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $240,000, in line with regional trends. Additionally, $8.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating a limited commercial development focus.

When measured against Greater Perth, Brabham - Henley Brook records 271.0% more development activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice. This level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 22 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Brabham - Henley Brook is expected to grow by 5,427 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 27thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, Brooklands Private Estate, and Stockland Whiteman Edge, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Brabham - Henley Brook demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Brabham - Henley Brook possesses a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 3.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,855 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (86.2% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 5.4% employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while the labour force increased by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment grew by 2.3%, the labour force expanded by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Brabham - Henley Brook. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Brabham - Henley Brook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $64,296 and an average of $76,697 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is well above average nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,481 (median) and $84,075 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Brabham - Henley Brook, between the 75th and 79th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 48.4% of residents (9,490 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 72nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Brabham - Henley Brook, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Brabham - Henley Brook was lagging that of Perth metro, at 10.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (76.7%) or rented (12.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Brabham - Henley Brook's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less 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 dominate at 82.5% of all households, comprising 47.6% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Brabham - Henley Brook trail regional benchmarks, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (28.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 59 active transport stops operating within Brabham - Henley Brook, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 834 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 318 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 5.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 119 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Brabham - Henley Brook's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Brabham - Henley Brook, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~11,176 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.6% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 80.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 5.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,101 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally 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 scores 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 is Christianity, which makes up 43.0% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is 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 the regional average of 28.0%, Other, comprising 19.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 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% regionally), Indian at 7.2% (vs 2.6%) and Maori at 1.4% (vs 0.9%).

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

At 32 years, Brabham - Henley Brook's median age is materially younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and also significantly lower than the 38-year national average. Relative to Greater Perth, Brabham - Henley Brook has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (20.6%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (3.5%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 13.8% to 16.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 17.9% to 20.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.0% to 19.2% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 12.0% to 8.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Brabham - Henley Brook's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 64%, adding 1,358 residents to reach 3,470.