Brabham
WA 6055 · Swan
8,665 (2021) → 13,266 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brabham is a high growth suburb in Swan, WA 6055, about 17km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Brabham are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 21km inland. Brabham has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6055 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (11.89%), Philippines (7.2%), New Zealand (3.55%), England (2.8%), Zimbabwe (1.21%)
Top languages: Punjabi (8.87%), Tagalog (4.12%), Gujarati (4.1%), Filipino (2.39%), Hindi (1.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Maarakool Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
- Brabham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Henley Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1029
- Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1054
- Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook)Combined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1046
- Dayton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1041
- Caversham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1035
- Ellenbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 964
- Swan Valley Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1055
- St Helena's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1039
- Alta-1 College - Ellenbrook CampusSecondary · Independent · 4km
- Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 983
- Aveley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1025
- Ellenbrook Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1050
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brabham
Is Brabham safe?
Brabham has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Brabham from Perth CBD?
Brabham is about 17.4 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 64 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brabham?
Brabham has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1034 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brabham?
Brabham has a transport score of 63/100 and 22 bus stops.