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Brookdale

WA 6112 • Greater Perth

2,968
Population (2021)
$72,592
Median Household Income
1.20 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanMulticulturalAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Brookdale

Brookdale is a compact, multicultural suburb in the City of Armadale, located approximately 35 kilometres south-east of the Perth CBD within Greater Perth. Covering just 1.2 square kilometres, it is a densely settled urban locality with a 2021 Census population of 2,968. The suburb has a notably young demographic profile — with a median age of just 30 — and a high proportion of residents born overseas, including significant communities from England, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, and South Africa. Median household income sits at around $1,396 per week, broadly in line with outer-suburban Perth averages.

Brookdale offers relatively affordable housing by Perth standards and is popular with young families and first-home buyers, with strong household sizes averaging 2.9 persons. The suburb is well connected to central Perth via the Armadale railway station (on the Armadale/Thornlie Line), located approximately 2 kilometres away, with Transperth buses linking the suburb to the station. Armadale itself provides comprehensive retail, medical and educational services including Armadale Health Service and a major shopping centre. The nearby Serpentine–Jarrahdale national park corridor and Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre add to the area's lifestyle appeal for outdoors-oriented families.

Brookdale falls under postcode 6112 and is governed by Armadale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakford electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6112
Urban Area
Armadale - Surrounds
LGA / Council
Armadale
Federal Electorate
Burt
State Electorate
Oakford
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.17°, 116.00°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.20 km²
Elevation
39m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,438
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.7%

75 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Armadale Station
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Transperth bus services — Armadale Station 5-10 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
Bus to Armadale Station, then approx. 50 min to Perth CBD on Armadale/Thornlie Line
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-40 min

🛣️ The Armadale/Thornlie Line provides direct rail access to Perth CBD. The Tonkin and Albany highways provide main road connections.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most daily errands require a car or bus, though proximity to Armadale's shopping and services reduces car dependency somewhat.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,941
Census 2021
2,968
▲ 0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$30,888
Personal Income 2021
$32,240
▲ 4.4% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$32,240 / yr
$620/wk
Household
$72,592 / yr
$1396/wk
Family
$80,184 / yr
$1542/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,016
Born Overseas 752

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 147
  • 2. New Zealand 96
  • 3. India 93
  • 4. Philippines 78
  • 5. South Africa 27
  • 6. Myanmar 26
  • 7. Scotland 16
  • 8. Thailand 15
  • 9. Singapore 14
  • 10. Sri Lanka 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,141
Australian 1,047
Scottish 225
Australian Aboriginal 181
Irish 159
Filipino 108
Indian 102
Dutch 72
German 72
Italian 67

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,219
Both parents born in Australia
1,060
Both parents born overseas
473
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.5%
Christianity
34.5%
Hinduism
2.8%
Islam
2.4%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
279 (9.4%)
5-14 years
548 (18.5%)
15-19 years
197 (6.6%)
20-24 years
193 (6.5%)
25-34 years
471 (15.9%)
35-44 years
438 (14.8%)
45-54 years
350 (11.8%)
55-64 years
261 (8.8%)
65-74 years
169 (5.7%)
75-84 years
50 (1.7%)
85+ years
6 (0.2%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookdale known for? +

Brookdale is known as an affordable, multicultural suburb in Armadale, Perth, popular with young families and first-home buyers. It has a diverse community profile with residents from many countries including England, India, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

How far is Brookdale from Perth CBD? +

Brookdale is approximately 35 kilometres south-east of Perth CBD, a drive of around 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. By train from nearby Armadale station, the journey to Perth CBD takes approximately 50 minutes.

Does Brookdale have public transport? +

Brookdale is served by Transperth bus routes that connect to Armadale Station (approximately 2km away), which is on the Armadale/Thornlie Line with regular trains to Perth CBD.

What is the population of Brookdale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Brookdale has a population of 2,968 residents. The suburb has a young median age of 30 and a relatively large household size of 2.9 persons on average.

Is Brookdale a good place to live? +

Brookdale suits young families and buyers seeking affordable housing in Perth's south-eastern corridor. Its proximity to Armadale's services and rail access to the CBD makes it a practical choice, though the area has higher levels of social housing compared to Perth's average.

What is the postcode for Brookdale? +

The postcode for Brookdale is 6112, shared with parts of the Armadale area in Western Australia.

What is the average income in Brookdale? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Brookdale is about $620 per week (around $32,200 per year). The median household income is $1,396 per week and the median family income is $1,542 per week.

What is the age profile of Brookdale? +

The median age in Brookdale is 30. The largest age group is 5–14 (548 residents, around 18%). Around 35% of residents are under 20 and about 8% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Brookdale? +

In Brookdale, the median weekly rent is $300, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,438 (2021 Census).