Brookton
Statistical Area - sa2

Brookton is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Brookton's population is approximately 3,671 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 167 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,504. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,639 in June 2024 and 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.50 persons per square kilometer. Brookton's growth rate of 4.8% since the census is within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future trends project above median population growth in regional areas nationwide; Brookton is expected to expand by 476 persons to 2041, a total gain of 12.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Brookton, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Brookton has granted approximately 12 residential property approvals per year on average. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 64 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.3 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more housing options and facilitating population growth. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $239,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $3.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of WA, Brookton has seen 26.0% more development per person over the past five years, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

However, this activity is lower than national levels, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. All new construction in Brookton consists of standalone homes, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 281 people per dwelling approval, Brookton exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that Brookton will gain approximately 444 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population grows.

Brookton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Rennet Street Drainage Flume, Pingelly Health Centre, Memorial Park Redevelopment, and Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre (PRACC). The following list details those most relevant.

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Brookton ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Brookton's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with diverse industry representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in June 2025, lower than the Rest of WA's 3.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 1.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 1,894 residents were employed, with a participation rate of 55.4%, compared to the Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Brookton specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.2 times the regional level.

Mining has limited presence, at 4.3% compared to the regional 11.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force decreased by 1.7%, and unemployment fell by 2.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brookton's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.5% over five years and 10.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Brookton's income level is approximately average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Brookton's median income among taxpayers is $52,028 and the average income stands at $65,642. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median income of $57,323 and average income of $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Brookton would be approximately $59,416 (median) and $74,963 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Brookton all fall between the 18th and 27th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 27.6% of Brookton's community earns between $1,500 - 2,999 (1,013 individuals), which is similar to regional levels where 31.1% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are modest in Brookton with 91.5% of income retained, but the total disposable income ranks at just the 26th percentile nationally.

Brookton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Brookton's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 97.0% houses and 3.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brookton was 52.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.8% and rented ones at 22.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,105. Median weekly rent in Brookton was $200, matching Non-Metro WA's figure but significantly lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Brookton's mortgage repayments were substantially below the Australian average of $1,863.

Brookton features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 67.7% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.3%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the average for the Rest of WA.

Brookton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 28.2%. A total of 23.7% of the population is engaged in formal education, including 11.4% in primary, 5.9% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education.

The four schools in Brookton have a combined enrollment of 366 students. There are two primary and two K-12 schools in the area. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.0, below the regional average of 14.4, with some students possibly attending schools outside the area.

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

Brookton has six active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. All of these stops offer bus services. Four different routes serve these stops collectively providing 26 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Brookton is rated as limited with residents typically located 1686 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are three trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Brookton is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Brookton faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data.

Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 52% (~1,923 people) of Brookton's population has private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.6% of residents) and asthma (8.2%). However, 60.3% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 65.6% in Rest of WA. Brookton has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.5% (971 people), compared to the 21.7% in Rest of WA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Brookton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Brookton, as per the census conducted on the 29th of August, 2016, showed a lower than average level of cultural diversity. A significant majority, 86.6%, were Australian citizens, with 86.4% born in Australia and 96.1% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity was identified as the primary religion, practiced by 50.2% of Brookton's population, compared to the regional average of 49.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (34.6%), Australian (34.4%), and Scottish (7.0%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnicities: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.7% versus the regional 0.5%, Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% compared to the regional 3.1%, and Maori at 0.7% against a regional average of 0.8%.

Brookton ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Brookton's median age at 50 years is significantly higher than the Rest of WA average of 40, and substantially exceeds the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 14.4% of the population, while the 35-44 age group is comparatively smaller at 10.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 8.6% to 11.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 13.5% to 11.8%. By 2041, Brookton is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 43%, increasing from 420 to 602 people. Meanwhile, the 85+ and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see population declines.