Stratton - Jane Brook
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Stratton - Jane Brook reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Stratton - Jane Brook's population is approximately 7,814 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 795 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,019. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,634 in June 2024 and an additional 173 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 332 persons per square kilometer. Stratton - Jane Brook's growth rate of 11.3% between the 2021 Census and August 2025 exceeds the national average of 8.6%, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median for statistical areas across the nation. The area is expected to grow by 845 persons to 2041, with an overall increase of 8.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Stratton - Jane Brook among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Jane Brook in Stratton has recorded approximately 39 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 199 approvals over the past five financial years from FY2021 to FY2025, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY2026. Each dwelling built has attracted an average of 2.6 new residents annually over these five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

New homes are constructed at an average cost of $367,000, aligning with regional trends. Compared to Greater Perth, Stratton - Jane Brook shows significantly lower building activity, 59.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Recent development has consisted solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 174 people per dwelling approval. Stratton - Jane Brook is projected to grow by approximately 665 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Stratton - Jane Brook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project expected to impact the region: Bushmead Residential Estate, Swan Valley Bypass, City of Swan Water Upgrades, and Henley Brook development by Mirvac are key projects, with the following details highlighting those most relevant.

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Stratton - Jane Brook has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Stratton-Jane Brook has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.8% as of June 2025. The area saw an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year.

With 4,490 residents employed, its unemployment rate is 0.9% higher than Greater Perth's at 3.9%, while workforce participation is slightly higher at 69.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.2%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 4.2%, raising unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5% with employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Stratton-Jane Brook's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated ATO data shows Stratton - Jane Brook had a median taxpayer income of $59,637 and an average of $72,710 in financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,561 (median) and $81,152 (average), factoring in a 11.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Stratton - Jane Brook are at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 36.5% (2,852 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional patterns where 32.0% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Stratton - Jane Brook, as assessed in the latest Census, 97.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stratton - Jane Brook stood at 23.9%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 56.6% and rented dwellings making up 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,723, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,842. Weekly rent in the area averaged $330, compared to Perth metro's figure of $340. Nationally, Stratton - Jane Brook's median monthly mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Stratton - Jane Brook has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.8 percent of all households, including 36.1 percent couples with children, 23.2 percent couples without children, and 16.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.2 percent, with lone person households at 21.3 percent and group households comprising 2.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Stratton - Jane Brook faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is high at 29.3%, including 10.5% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education. Middle Swan Primary School serves Stratton-Jane Brook with an enrollment of 376 students. Stratton-Jane Brook has varied educational conditions, with one school focusing exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 4.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Stratton-Jane Brook has 61 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. Six different routes service these stops, collectively providing 559 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 190 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Stratton - Jane Brook are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Stratton - Jane Brook shows lower-than-average health outcomes, with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56%, covering about 4,375 people. Mental health issues (10.1%) and asthma (9.2%) are the most prevalent medical conditions. 67.2% of residents claim to be free from ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.7% of the population (1,072 people), higher than Greater Perth's 12.6%. Senior health outcomes mirror general population trends.

In terms of cultural diversity, Stratton - Jane Brook records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Stratton-Jane Brook's cultural diversity is similar to the wider area, with 78.3% born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominates at 45.7%, but Islam is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to Greater Perth's 4.4%. Top ancestral groups are English (30.0%), Australian (27.5%) which exceeds the regional average of 22.0%, and Other (6.9%) below the regional average of 13.3%.

Notable differences include Croatian at 1.3% (vs regional 0.9%), Maori at 1.3% (vs 1.4%), and New Zealand at 1.0% (same as regional).

Stratton - Jane Brook's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Stratton-Jane Brook has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly below Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Stratton-Jane Brook has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (13.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.0%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 increased from 3.4% to 4.4%, while the percentage of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 14.8% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Stratton-Jane Brook's age profile. The 65-74 cohort is expected to grow by 51%, adding 313 residents to reach 930. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 78% of population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.