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

Brabham - Henley Brook's population was around 19,224 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 8,060 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,164. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,852 in June 2024 and an additional 2,541 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,126 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 72.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also playing positive roles.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, exceptional population growth is predicted for Brabham - Henley Brook over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 9,183 persons, reflecting a total increase of 30.2% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 seen approximately 574 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2872 homes were approved, with an additional 450 approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling has accommodated about 2.2 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $240,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year alone, $8.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Brabham - Henley Brook has experienced 271% more development activity per person. This high level of activity suggests strong developer confidence in the location and provides buyers with ample choice. The new development primarily consists of standalone homes (96%) and attached dwellings (4%), maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Currently, Brabham - Henley Brook reflects a developing area with around 22 people per approval. Future projections estimate that Brabham - Henley Brook will add approximately 5811 residents by 2041, based on 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 28thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Ellenbrook Town Centre Development, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, Brooklands Private Estate, and Stockland Whiteman Edge. The following list details those most likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year. As of September 2025, 9,723 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was at 77.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area had a particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical employed only 5.4% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force increased by 3.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27%, losing 5,520 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested a potential future demand within Brabham - Henley Brook. These projections estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Brabham - Henley Brook's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 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 for financial year 2022 shows Brabham - Henley Brook SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,240 and an average of $73,177. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $71,078 (median) and $83,568 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Brabham - Henley Brook rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 79th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 48.4% of locals (9,304 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting regional patterns 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

Dwelling structure in Brabham-Henley Brook, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brabham-Henley Brook was at 10.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 76.7% and rented ones at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's $1,842. Median weekly rent in Brabham-Henley Brook was $370, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Brabham-Henley Brook's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 vs Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 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

In Brabham-Henley Brook, 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 12.4% and certificates for 28.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% 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

Brabham - Henley Brook has 59 active public transport stops. These are served by four bus routes, offering a total of 834 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 318 meters.

There are approximately 119 daily trips across all routes, translating to about 14 weekly trips per 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% (~10,765 people) have private health cover, a high rate compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.6%) and mental health issues (6.4%). A significant majority, 80.2%, report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 72.6%. Only 5.3% (~1,026 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 12.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to being above average compared to 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 high cultural diversity, with 36.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brabham-Henley Brook, comprising 43.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 6.8% of the population, higher than Greater Perth's average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 21.7%, Other at 19.1% (substantially higher than the regional average of 13.3%), and Australian at 19.0%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 2.4%, Indian at 7.2% versus 3.5%, and Maori at 1.4% (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 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. It has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) compared to Greater Perth but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 5-14 has grown from 13.8% to 16.3%, while those aged 35-44 have increased from 17.9% to 20.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 24.0% to 20.4%, and those aged 0-4 have dropped from 12.0% to 9.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Brabham - Henley Brook's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to expand by 71%, growing from 2,031 to 3,470 people. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is projected to grow modestly by 10% (an increase of 175 people).