Moving to Brigadoon WA 6069
What the official numbers say about living in Brigadoon — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $623 a week, against a median household income of $2,901 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Brigadoon grew 57% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (651 → 1,025 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: German, Afrikaans, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Brigadoon sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ellenbrook, 10.8 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 21.7 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 28 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Brigadoon, most often seen first: Galah · Australian Ringneck · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Raven · Twenty-eight Parrot · Little Pied Cormorant.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Brigadoon, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigadoon here | 1,025 | — | 10/10 | 36% |
| Upper Swan | 549 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
| The Vines | 5,848 | — | 9/10 | 23% |
| Herne Hill | 1,542 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Aveley | 13,998 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Jane Brook | 3,670 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Stratton | 3,267 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6069 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Brigadoon profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $623 a week.
The population grew 57% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 651 people to 1,025. It sits about 28 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Brigadoon vs Upper Swan · Brigadoon vs Herne Hill.
Nearby guides: Upper Swan · The Vines · Herne Hill · Aveley · Jane Brook · Stratton.
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