Jane Brook
A 4.5% population increase over 10 years sits alongside an aging trajectory, making Jane Brook more established than fast-changing. The suburb has 3,670 residents across 5.23 square kilometres, with a median age of 39, 1 year below the national comparison. Detached homes account for 99.7% of dwellings, while household income ranks at the 89.4th percentile. Compared with nearby Midland's more mixed housing context, Jane Brook is defined by larger homes and a 9.0% rental share. Growth is forecast at 0.75% annually with Balanced migration, so its appeal rests more on stability and space than rapid redevelopment.
Population
3,670
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,351/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
28
Jane Brook suits buyers seeking detached family housing because 99.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 85.7% contain four or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for 13.4%, so the stock is weighted toward larger households compared with compact housing markets. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,000, while mortgage costs equal 19.6% of household income and are not flagged as mortgage stress. With 61.1% of households paying a mortgage versus 29.3% owning outright, the suburb fits buyers comfortable with long-term lending. A current median house price is unavailable, so recent comparable sales matter more than a broad estimate.
For Buyers
Jane Brook suits buyers seeking detached family housing because 99.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 85.7% contain four or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom homes account for 13.4%, so the stock is weighted toward larger households compared with compact housing markets. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,000, while mortgage costs equal 19.6% of household income and are not flagged as mortgage stress. With 61.1% of households paying a mortgage versus 29.3% owning outright, the suburb fits buyers comfortable with long-term lending. A current median house price is unavailable, so recent comparable sales matter more than a broad estimate.
For Investors
Jane Brook presents a lower-rental-supply investment case than many apartment-led markets. Just 9.0% of occupied dwellings are rented, compared with 61.1% under mortgage, so tenant demand is concentrated in a predominantly owner-occupied suburb. Weekly rent is $440 and vacancy is 4.5%, while rent growth is running at 3.1%. The suburb had 20 development applications in 12 months, including subdivision and property improvement works, so investors should distinguish lot creation from routine upgrades. Forecast growth of 0.75% annually and Balanced migration support a steadier strategy than chasing rapid expansion.
Development Activity
Total DAs
28
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Jane Brook has a median age of 39, which is 1 year below the national comparison, but its trajectory is aging as the senior share rises by 4.4%. University qualification reaches 23.9%, 6.2 percentage points below the national figure, while the overseas-born share is 22.8%, 1.2 points above it. English ancestry counts 1,566 people, followed by Scottish at 386, with Irish and Italian at 300 each. Christianity counts 1,791 and no religion 1,627. Household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above the national comparison, and 81.3% stayed at the same address, indicating a more settled base than higher-turnover areas.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.7%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Jane Brook's housing stock is unusually consistent: 99.7% of dwellings are separate houses and only 0.3% are apartments. Four or more bedrooms account for 85.7%, far higher than the 13.4% share of three-bedroom homes, because the suburb was shaped around larger detached residences. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 61.1% paying a mortgage compared with 29.3% owning outright and 9.0% renting. Weekly rent is $440, rent-to-income is 18.7% and mortgage-to-income is 19.6%; neither measure is flagged as stress. A median house price is unavailable, so buyers should compare settled sales by land size and bedroom count.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$440
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$973
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
59
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.6%
Couples with children
35.2%
Couples, no children
14.5%
Single parent
1,081
Total families
Economy & Employment
Jane Brook's economic base is anchored by healthcare at 14.1% of jobs, education at 12.8%, mining and construction at 9.9% each, and public administration at 8.8%. This mix links households to essential services, skilled trades and resource-related work rather than one narrow industry. The largest occupation groups are Professionals at 374 people, Trades at 351 and Clerical/Admin at 339, followed by Managers at 251 and Community/Personal at 243. Participation is 73.2%, unemployment 4.1% and full-time employment 61.8%. Household income of $2,351 weekly sits at the 89.4th percentile, while SEIFA deciles range from IEO 2 to IER 7 and IRSAD 4, indicating economic resources rank higher than education and occupation measures.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
2,201
Unemployed
90
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
32.4%
Participation
73.2%
Employed
2,111
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.9%
Postgraduate
4.4%
Born Overseas
22.8%
Dwellings
1,244
Transport to Work
Daily life in Jane Brook is strongly car-oriented: 83.4% travel as a car driver, compared with 3.6% using public transport and 0.8% walking or cycling. That pattern suits households with vehicles, but it can make school runs and commuting more sensitive to distance than in transit-led suburbs. Work-from-home is 7.0%, so most residents remain connected to workplaces outside the home. The suburb's IRSAD decile is 4, while volunteering is 13.2% and 4.3% of residents need assistance. Families should check nearby school catchments, service access and evening travel times against the exact address, because local convenience varies across a 5.23 square kilometre area.
Drive
83.4%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
7.0%
Population Forecast
+0.75%/yr
(+59 people/yr)
EstablishedJane Brook's outlook is established rather than high-churn: forecast growth is 0.75% a year and migration is labelled Balanced. Population change across the wider area is 4.5% over 10 years, while the demographic trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.4% and the young share down 4.8%. That shift reflects a settled housing base and helps explain why growth is steadier than in a new-development corridor. The gentrification score is 19 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so Jane Brook is less redevelopment-led than a rising inner-market setting. Rent growth of 3.1% still matters for owners, but real income growth is -0.8%, making affordability and holding costs important.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+55
Net Internal / yr
+15
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +11% since 2011, Accelerating: 0% → 11%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jane Brook compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jane Brook a good suburb to live in?
Jane Brook suits households wanting detached space and an established setting. About 99.7% of homes are separate houses, 83.4% of commuters drive, and the median age is 39, so it is more family and car oriented than apartment or transit-led areas. Check travel times and nearby services for your routine.
What is the median house price in Jane Brook?
A current median house price is not available for Jane Brook, so buyers should not rely on an estimated figure. Use recent comparable sales and allow for the suburb's 85.7% share of four-bedroom or larger homes, which can price differently compared with three-bedroom stock at 13.4%.
What schools are in Jane Brook?
Jane Brook has no recorded school campus within its suburb boundaries. Families should compare nearby public and private options, confirm the exact enrolment zone, and budget for travel because 83.4% of residents drive while only 3.6% use public transport.
Is Jane Brook safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available for Jane Brook, so a definitive safety comparison would be overstated. Buyers should inspect current local incidents, street lighting and evening activity before choosing an address. The suburb has 3,670 residents and 4.3% need assistance, so household needs can vary across the area.
Is Jane Brook good for property investment?
Jane Brook may suit investors targeting low-rental-supply detached housing rather than high-turnover stock. Only 9.0% of occupied dwellings are rented, vacancy is 4.5%, and weekly rent is $440. Growth is forecast at 0.75% annually, so the case is more about stable demand than rapid capital growth.
How is Jane Brook's population changing?
Jane Brook has 3,670 residents today, while population change across the wider area is forecast at 4.5% over 10 years. The annual growth trend is 0.75%, migration is Balanced, and the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.4% and young share down 4.8%. That points to steadier growth than a youth-led expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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