Overall score
Brabham
49.4/100
Henley Brook
42.6/100
Brabham vs Henley Brook, WA Suburb Comparison
Brabham for retirees and investment; Henley Brook for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrabhamHenley Brook
Crime rate
Brabham
43.1 / 1k
Henley Brook
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brabham
132
Henley Brook
116
Population
Brabham
8,665
Henley Brook
2,500
Metric leadBrabham 8Henley Brook 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBrabham
- Best for familiesHenley Brook
- Best for investmentBrabham
- Best for best valueBrabham
- Best for best schoolsHenley Brook
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brabham | Henley Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 32 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 116 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 0.8% |
| Population | 8,665 | 2,500 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Brabham is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Henley Brook is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Brabham is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Henley Brook answers with public transport access.
Brabham suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Henley Brook is the stronger match for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.