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Jane Brook WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Jane Brook, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Jane Brook WA is 3,670 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jane Brook is $973 per week ($50,596 per year). Median rent in Jane Brook is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Jane Brook has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Jane Brook has a population density of 702 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jane Brook is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jane Brook is $2,000.

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Jane Brook Population

3,670

residents (Census 2021)

Jane Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$973/wk

$50,596 per year

#1406 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Jane Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,840) Female 49.9% (1,829)

Population Density

702

people per km²

3,670 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,514

Family income/wk

Jane Brook Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Jane Brook Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Jane Brook, 32.4% are owned outright and 67.6% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

32.4%

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Owned with mortgage

67.6%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India
Croatia
Hong Kong
Germany

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Jane Brook Religion

No religion

44.3%

Catholic

24.0%

Anglican

12.8%

Not stated

3.9%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.6%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Uniting Church

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jane Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
Afrikaans
Croatian
Polish
Tagalog
Sinhalese

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Jane Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

47.0% 1,310 people

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Employed part-time

24.5% 683 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 92 people

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Not in labour force

25.2% 702 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Jane Brook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.1%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Jane Brook Occupation

Professionals

25.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Managers

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Labourers

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Jane Brook Field of Study

Engineering

25.2%

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Education

11.2%

Health

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Information Technology

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Jane Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jane Brook Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

0.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jane Brook Marital Status

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Married

53.1% 1,594

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Separated

3.0% 89

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Divorced

7.2% 216

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Widowed

2.9% 86

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Never married

33.9% 1,019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jane Brook Ancestry

English

42.7%

Australian

37.8%

Scottish

10.5%

Irish

8.2%

Italian

8.2%

Australian Aboriginal

2.8%

German

2.6%

Croatian

2.5%

Dutch

2.3%

Polish

1.9%

New Zealander

1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jane Brook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

18.0%

Secondary — Catholic

14.5%

Secondary — Government

13.9%

Primary — Catholic

13.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.2%

Pre-school

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Jane Brook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2%

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No need for assistance

95.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Jane Brook Volunteering

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Not a volunteer

86.8% 2,508

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Volunteer

13.2% 383

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jane Brook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jane Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Train

1.7%

Bus

1.6%

Other

1.2%

Truck

1.0%

Walked only

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Jane Brook Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

19.9%

2 vehicles

44.5%

3 vehicles

20.4%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Jane Brook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

0.6%

3 bedrooms

13.4%

4 bedrooms

76.6%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Jane Brook Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jane Brook Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jane Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

344

Asthma

147

Diabetes

104

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Jane Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jane Brook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.7%

Couple — no children

23.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jane Brook Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.9% 83

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Never served

97.0% 2,820

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jane Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 402

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Did not provide

86.1% 2,489

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jane Brook Children Ever Born

No children

29.9%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

34.8%

3 children

17.6%

4 children

4.8%

5+ children

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Jane Brook When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

117

1981–1990

131

1991–2000

110

2001–2010

164

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Jane Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.3%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Jane Brook Household Size

1 person

14.5%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

21.6%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jane Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,147

Moved from WA

312

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Jane Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.4%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.3%

Other couple — children only

1.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Step family — other children present

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jane Brook Schools

schools nearby

government

942

avg ICSEA score

340

total students

Middle Swan Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

942

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Jane Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,351/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Jane Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $10,188/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,911/wk

Rent share 18.7%

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Jane Brook vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Jane Brook is $973 a week, 21% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 154th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Jane Brook	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$973/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,351/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$440/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,000/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	41	42
Rent share of household income	18.7%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Jane Brook

The closest suburb to Jane Brook is Stratton, 2.1 km away.

Stratton

2.1 km away · income $703/wk · rent $310/wk

Swan View

2.9 km away · income $720/wk · rent $320/wk

Middle Swan

3.3 km away · income $670/wk · rent $310/wk

Herne Hill (WA)

3.5 km away · income $717/wk · rent $335/wk

Midvale

4.1 km away · income $730/wk · rent $275/wk

Greenmount (WA)

5.4 km away · income $806/wk · rent $345/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jane Brook

What is the population of Jane Brook WA?

The population of Jane Brook WA is 3,670 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 702 people per km².Jane Brook is ranked #2,063 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jane Brook?

The median personal income in Jane Brook WA is $973 per week, or $50,596 per year.The median household income is $2,351 per week.Family income is $2,514 per week.Jane Brook is ranked #1,406 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jane Brook?

Median rent in Jane Brook WA is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jane Brook ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jane Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jane Brook WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jane Brook?

The median age in Jane Brook WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jane Brook a good suburb to live in?

Jane Brook is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,670.The median income is $973/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50683. All dollar figures in AUD.