Brabham, WA 6055 — Suburb Profile

In short

Brabham is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6055, home to 8,665 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Mundaring local government area and roughly 17 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$370 /wk

Population8,665

Median age29

Area5.8 km²

To CBD17 km

LGASwan

Demographics

Population: 8,665
Median age: 29 years
Median household income: $2,155 /week
Median personal income: $1,059 /week
Median family income: $2,256 /week
Average household size: 3.0
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Swan
Statistical region (SA4): Perth - North East
Remoteness classification: Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate: Swan

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $370 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,928
Rent share of household income: 17%

Schools

Maarakool Primary School Primary · Government
Brabham Primary School Primary · Government
Henley Brook Primary School Primary · Government
Emmaus Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
Motivation Education And Career School Other · Independent

Transport

Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 31 bus stops

Closest stops:

Woollcott Av Before Mormaer St bus · 149 m
Woollcott Av Before Boodie St bus · 165 m
Woollcott Av After Gingham Wy bus · 221 m
Woollcott Av After Saxby Wy bus · 247 m
Whiteman Park Stn Platform 1 train · 1216 m

Lifestyle & amenities

1 café
10 restaurants
41 parks and reserves
1 gym
2 supermarkets
9 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 755 mm
Reference station: Perth Airport, 11.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.9% of the 5,181 resolvable premises in Brabham. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Premises: 99.9%
Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Brabham?

Brabham (WA 6055) had 8,665 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Brabham?

The median advertised rent in Brabham is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Brabham?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Brabham covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Maarakool Primary School (0.7 km), Brabham Primary School (0.8 km), Henley Brook Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Brabham?

Brabham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Brabham?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Brabham?

In Brabham, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (11.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Brabham?

33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brabham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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