Stratton - Jane Brook

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Stratton - Jane Brook's population is around 7,704 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 685 people (9.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,019 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,634 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 173 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 328 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Stratton - Jane Brook's 9.8% growth since the census positions it within 0.1 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 utilizing the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 845 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 10.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Stratton - Jane Brook has recorded around 39 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 199 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.6 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built 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 $277,000.

Compared to Greater Perth, Stratton - Jane Brook records markedly lower building activity (59.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature, with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 174 people per dwelling approval, Stratton - Jane Brook shows characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections show Stratton - Jane Brook adding 775 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Stratton - Jane Brook has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Bushmead Residential Estate, Swan View Rise, Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals Expansion), and Swan Valley Bypass, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Stratton - Jane Brook maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Stratton - Jane Brook possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and 3.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,491 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (76.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has particular employment specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical is under-represented, with only 4.3% of Stratton - Jane Brook's workforce compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force increased by 3.0%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Stratton - Jane 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 Stratton - Jane Brook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Stratton - Jane Brook SA2 is very high nationally, with the median assessed at $62,763 while the average income stands at $76,364. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,801 (median) and $83,710 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Stratton - Jane Brook cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.5% of the community (2,811 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.0% in the</strong>same category. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Stratton - Jane Brook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Stratton - Jane Brook, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.8% houses and 2.2% 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 Stratton - Jane Brook was lagging that of Perth metro, at 23.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (56.6%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,723, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Stratton - Jane Brook's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 76.8% of all households, comprising 36.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (13.8%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 62 active transport stops operating within Stratton - Jane Brook, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 559 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 5.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Stratton - Jane Brook's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Stratton - Jane Brook residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high, at approximately 57% of the total population (~4,391 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.1% and 9.2% of residents, respectively, while 67.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,134 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 78.3% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Stratton - Jane Brook is Christianity, which makes up 45.7% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Islam, which comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Stratton - Jane Brook are English, comprising 30.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Other, comprising 6.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Stratton - Jane Brook (vs 0.8% regionally), Maori at 1.3% (vs 0.9%) and New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.8%).

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

At 36 years, Stratton - Jane Brook's median age is nearly matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Stratton - Jane Brook has a higher concentration of 55 - 64 residents (13.2%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 7.1% to 8.5% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.4% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.3% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 14.1% to 12.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Stratton - Jane Brook's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 65 to 74 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 43%, adding 277 residents to reach 930. Senior residents (65+) will drive 72% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.