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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Stratton - Jane Brook stands at approximately 7,819 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 800 people (11.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,019 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 7,819 from June 2025 and 173 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density ratio of 332 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per inhabitant and potential capacity for future expansion. The 11.4% expansion rate in Stratton - Jane Brook since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%), positioning it as a growth leader within the region. Population gains in the locality were primarily driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 42.9% of the overall population rise during recent times, though all indicators, including natural increase and interstate migration, remained positive.

AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 locations, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, and to project development across all areas beyond 2032, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, a population rise slightly below the median of statistical zones across the country is anticipated, with the locality projected to expand by 790 persons to 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating an overall growth of 10.1% across the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Stratton - Jane Brook among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Stratton - Jane Brook has maintained an average of approximately 39 new dwelling approvals annually, with 199 homes approved throughout the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 32 so far in FY-26. An average of 3 new residents per year was added for each dwelling constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), pointing to solid demand that should reinforce property values, with new homes being built at an average value of $277,000.

In comparison to Greater Perth, Stratton - Jane Brook registers significantly lower construction volume (58.0% below regional average per person). This restricted supply of new builds generally bolsters demand and values for pre-existing properties. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density profile of the area with a focus on single-family homes that draw space-seeking buyers. With approximately 178 people per dwelling approval, Stratton - Jane Brook exhibits the attributes of a developing area.

Moving forward, Stratton - Jane Brook is projected to expand by 790 residents through to 2041 (utilizing the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current rates of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable circumstances for buyers and potentially fostering growth that exceeds current population forecasts.

Stratton - Jane Brook has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Few elements impact local performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, key development projects, and urban planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include Bushmead Residential Estate, Swan View Rise, Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals), and Swan Valley Bypass, with the following details highlighting those of greatest significance.

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Employment performance in Stratton - Jane Brook has been broadly consistent with national averages

Stratton - Jane Brook possesses a balanced workforce encompassing both white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and an estimated job growth of 3.9% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 4,558 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, and labor force participation is notably high (76.1% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Based on Census data, a modest 5.5% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area exhibits a particularly high concentration of workers in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment rates at 1.6 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The locality seems to present minimal local employment options, as demonstrated by comparing the Census working population against the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, employment numbers rose by 3.9% and the labor force expanded by 4.0%, keeping unemployment relatively steady. In comparison, Greater Perth registered employment growth of 2.0%, labor force growth of 2.5%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective future demand in Stratton - Jane Brook. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local workforce profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industry sectors. Projecting these industry-specific expectations onto the employment structure of Stratton - Jane Brook indicates that local employment should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).

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

Based on AreaSearch's collation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the Stratton - Jane Brook SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $62,763 with an average income of $76,364. This is highly competitive on a national scale and compares to figures of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections would stand at approximately $69,623 (median) and $84,711 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Stratton - Jane Brook are positioned around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution statistics reveal that 36.5% of the population (2,853 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional trends where 32.0% of the population fall in this bracket. Elevated housing costs consume 16.1% of income, though solid earnings ensure that disposable income remains at the 53rd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 4th decile.

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

Residential structures in Stratton - Jane Brook, according to the most recent Census, consisted of 97.8% houses and 2.2% other housing types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Stratton - Jane Brook was below the Perth metro level, standing at 23.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (56.6%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Perth metro average at $1,723, while the median weekly rent was $330, compared to Perth metro averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Stratton - Jane Brook are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also significantly below the national median of $375.

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

Family households constitute the majority of homes at 76.8%, which includes 36.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 16.3% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.2%, consisting of lone person households at 21.3% and group living situations at 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 individuals is slightly higher 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 locality encounters educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (13.8%) tracking well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both an obstacle and a prospect for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training are highly prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (30.6%).

Enrollment in education is remarkably strong, with 29.3% of the resident population currently participating in formal study. This comprises 10.5% in primary schools, 9.3% in high schools, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary courses.

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

Analysis of public transit indicates 62 active passenger stops operating within Stratton - Jane Brook, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 6 separate routes, which combine to deliver 559 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with inhabitants generally situated 190 meters from the nearest stop. As the locality is primarily residential, most workers travel out of the area to work, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 87%, and 6% utilizing trains. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively minor 5.5% of inhabitants work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 dynamics).

Weekly transit frequencies average 79 trips daily across all routes, which translates to roughly 9 weekly trips for each 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 indicators demonstrate generally positive trends for the residents of Stratton - Jane Brook, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of standard health problems is low in the broader population but exceeds national averages among older, high-risk groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very high at roughly 57% of the overall population (~4,456 people).

The most prevalent medical concerns in the region were mental health challenges and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 9.2% of the population, respectively, while 67.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Working-age individuals exhibit higher than average rates of chronic health issues. The area has 14.4% of its population aged 65 and over (1,125 people), which is below the 16.1% mark in Greater Perth. Health trends among senior citizens present some difficulties, ranking lower nationally than the broader local community.

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 aligns closely with the broader metropolitan average regarding cultural diversity, with 78.3% of residents born in Australia, 88.8% holding citizenship, and 90.3% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation in Stratton - Jane Brook is Christianity, representing 45.7% of the population. However, the most distinct variation is in Islam, which accounts for 1.1% of residents, compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral background (parents' country of birth), the three largest groups represented in Stratton - Jane Brook are English, representing 30.0% of the population, Australian, representing 27.5% of the population, which is notably higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Other, representing 6.9% of the population. Furthermore, there are visible variations in the presence of other ethnicities: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Stratton - Jane Brook (compared to 0.8% across the region), Maori at 1.3% (compared to 0.9%) and New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).

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

With a median age of 36 years, Stratton - Jane Brook is very close to the Greater Perth average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Stratton - Jane Brook displays a larger share of residents aged 55 - 64 (13.4%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (13.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 7.1% to 8.5%, while the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 3.4% to 4.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.8% to 13.2%. Demographic projections indicate that the age structure of Stratton - Jane Brook will shift considerably by 2041. The 65 to 74 cohort is set for the most substantial expansion at 43%, adding 284 residents to reach a total of 947. Older residents (65+) are projected to account for 71% of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to contract.