Jane Brook, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Jane Brook is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 3,670 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$440 /wk
Population3,670
Median age39
Area5.2 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
3,670
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$2,351 /week
Median personal income
$973 /week
Median family income
$2,514 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$440 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Middle Swan Primary School Primary · Government
  • Swan View Primary School Primary · Government
  • Swan View Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Moorditj Noongar Community College Primary · Government
  • Swan Christian College Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Jane Brook Dr Before Wiltshire Av bus · 338 m
  • Wiltshire Av After Augustus Dr bus · 352 m
  • Wiltshire Av Before Pechey Rd bus · 449 m
  • Wiltshire Av After Pechey Rd bus · 459 m
  • Jane Brook Dr After Augustus Dr bus · 543 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 16 parks and reserves
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 58.1% of the 1,475 resolvable premises in Jane Brook. 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: 58.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 3.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 37.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.5%

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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Jane Brook?

Jane Brook (WA 6056) had 3,670 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Jane Brook?

The median advertised rent in Jane Brook is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Jane Brook?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Jane Brook covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Middle Swan Primary School (2.3 km), Swan View Primary School (3.3 km), Swan View Senior High School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Jane Brook?

Jane Brook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (58.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Jane Brook?

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 Jane Brook?

In Jane Brook, 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 (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Jane Brook?

31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jane Brook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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