Stratton - Jane Brook
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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 around 7,814 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 795 people, representing a growth of 11.3% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,019 people. This 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. The population density ratio is 332 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential room for further development. Stratton - Jane Brook's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. With current demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for Stratton - Jane Brook. The area is projected to grow by 845 persons to reach a total population of approximately 9,659 by 2041, representing 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 seen around 39 residential properties approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 199 homes. As of FY26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 attracted 2.6 new residents per year, indicating strong demand.

The average construction cost value for these dwellings was $277,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Stratton - Jane Brook has significantly lower building activity, with 59.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained supply typically supports existing home prices and demand. All recent developments have been detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density character.

With approximately 174 people per dwelling approval, Jane Brook exhibits growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 665 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to impact the region. Notable 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. The following details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Stratton - Jane Brook shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Stratton - Jane Brook has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 4.8% in June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.9%.

There were 4,490 residents employed while the unemployment rate was higher than Greater Perth's at 3.9%, but workforce participation was similar (69.2%). Leading industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing had a high employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs were under-represented at 4.3% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%.

Employment opportunities may be limited locally based on Census data analysis. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force by 4.2%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth had growth rates of 3.7% for employment and 3.8% for labour force, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 financial year ending June 2022 indicates that median assessed income in Stratton - Jane Brook is $59,637. Average income stands at $72,710. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $68,105 (median) and $83,035 (average). From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data released in June 2021, household incomes in Stratton - Jane Brook cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 36.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with broader trends across the region where 32.0% fall into this category. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income in Stratton - Jane Brook. Despite this, disposable income ranks 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

Stratton-Jane Brook's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stratton-Jane Brook stood at 23.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.6% and rented ones at 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,723, below Perth metro's average of $1,842. Median weekly rent in the area was $330, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Stratton-Jane Brook's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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% of all households, including 36.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households making up 2.1%. 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 13.8%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is high at 29.3%, including primary education (10.5%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (3.3%). Middle Swan Primary School, located within Stratton - Jane Brook, enrolls 376 students as of the latest data. The area offers varied educational conditions with one school focusing exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available in surrounding areas. 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 6 individual routes, offering a total of 559 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 190 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes is 79 trips per day, translating to about 9 weekly trips per 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 below-average health outcomes, with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Approximately 56% (~4,375 people) have private health cover, a high rate compared to other areas. Mental health issues impact 10.1% of residents, while asthma affects 9.2%. About 67.2% report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Perth's 72.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.7% (1,072 people), higher than the 12.6% in Greater Perth. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, mirroring 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 population is roughly in line with the wider region's average cultural diversity, with 78.3% born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 45.7%. Islam is overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to 4.4% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (27.5%), and Other (6.9%). Notably, Croatian (1.3%) and Maori (1.3%) are overrepresented, while New Zealand is similarly represented at 1.0%.

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, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Stratton-Jane Brook has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 3.4% to 4.4%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 decreased from 14.8% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest Stratton-Jane Brook's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 51%, adding 313 residents to reach 930. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 78% of population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.