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WA · Swan Council
Brabham, 6055
Est. population · Jun 2025
15,417
Growth (1 yr)
+10.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+58.8%
Median age
29
Median income
$2,155/wk
Employment rate
77.7%
Languages at home
43.7%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Gujarati, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Brabham is a practical established suburb in Swan Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The area is still finding its shape, with new households arriving and the community evolving year by year.
Schools and education, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as local dining and lifestyle amenities look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Brabham snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$750/wk
Population (ERP)
15,417
+10% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#9
among Metro Perth · Growth area
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
99th
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
61st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 63.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 706th in Australia
- State rank
- 51st in WA
- Peer rank
- #9 among Metro Perth · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #36 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 2,566
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
15,417(June 2025)
+10.4% annual · +58.8% over 5 years · 99th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +10.4%
- 5-year growth
- +58.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1,454
- Change in 5 years
- +5,709
- Growth rank in WA
- 99th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~25,950), extrapolated at +11.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,665
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $2,155
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 115 of 2,961
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,928
- Employment rate
- 77.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,780 / 63 / 11
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 10,510
- Against the person
- 3,082
- Against property
- 5,537
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 681.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -24.6%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Family)1419
- Breach Of Violence Restraint Order881
- Drug Offences1010
- Property Damage1172
- Stealing2671
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,032
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 61th
School list
- Brabham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 978 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Maarakool Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 256 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Henley Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 336 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Everglades Av Before Gloucester App
- Partridge St After Balboa Prom
- Partridge St After Elsey Rd
- Partridge St After Kasanka Av
- Partridge St After Livonia St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
75 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 8 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 23 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 82/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.12
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.69
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.65
Food & drink(6)
- Caffeinate Coffee CoCafe
- Brabham Kebabs and Turkish BakeryFast food
- Brabham PizzaFast food
- PastacupFast food
3 Marvel Entrance
- SubwayFast food
Unit 7 3 Marvel Entrance
- ZambreroFast food
Unit 8 100 Everglades Avenue
Shopping(3)
- ColesSupermarket
100 Everglades Avenue
- Indian Market Brabham Grocery and RestaurantSupermarket
Unit 7 3 Marvel Entrance
Community(1)
- Nido Early SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
- Brabham SmilesDentist
Unit 5 2 Marvel Entrance
- 7 Day PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(13)
- XO Fit Brabham 2.0Gym
- Liviis PlaygroundPark
Mayfield Drive
- Brabham Jungle ParkPlayground
- Playground (6)
- Touched By Olivia PlaygroundPlayground
- Brabham OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Whiteman Edge Kickabout OvalSports field
Transport(22)
22 bus stops
Other(13)
- Bbq (2)
- Sapphire Nails & WaxingBeauty salon
Unit 4 2 Marvel Entrance
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (10)
- AutobahnCar repair
Unit 2 3 Marvel Entrance
- Fitness Station (3)
- JB's hair & beautyHairdresser
- JB's Mens BrabhamHairdresser
- Australia PostPost Box
- KumonPrep School
Unit 5 3 Marvel Entrance, Brabham
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Brabham Indian GroceriesYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
17 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arpent ParkPark
- Baluman ParkPark
- Belford Park (Pind Maneli Park)Park
- Brabham Neighbourhood ParkPark
- Byfield ParkPark
- Dreng ParkPark
- Georgina ParkPark
- Heisler ParkPark
- Hewell ParkPark
- Liviis PlaygroundPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 24
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Former Swan District Hospital (6.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- 7 Day PharmacyPharmacy
- Brabham SmilesMarvel EntranceDentist
- Whiteman Edge Medical & Dental CentreEverglades AvenueDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 306
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hasluck
- Member of Parliament
- Tania LAWRENCE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,257
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).
Coalition 25.6%Labor 74.4%
8.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BrabhamLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Henley BrookLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- DaytonLabor 79.8% · Coalition 20.2% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- West SwanLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- Ellenbrook SouthLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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