Moving to Henley Brook WA 6055
What the official numbers say about living in Henley Brook — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $2,131 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Henley Brook shrank 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,644 → 2,500 people).
Around 87% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Afrikaans, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Henley Brook scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ellenbrook, 2.9 km north.
Nearest tram stop: Whiteman Park Entrance Tram Stop, 3.6 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 9.9 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 7.4 km south.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 15.4 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 18 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 33 parks — see them all on the Henley Brook profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook Campus) 450 m · Henley Brook Primary School 1 km · Brabham Primary School Kindy Offsite 1.4 km · Ellenbrook Primary School 1.5 km · Saint Helena's Catholic Primary School 1.5 km · Swan Valley Anglican Community School 1.6 km · Brabham Primary School 1.8 km · Maarakool Primary School 2.1 km
Groceries: Woodlake IGA 1.5 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · Aldi 2.6 km · Coles 2.7 km · Coles 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Tokara Park 650 m · Sandown Park 650 m · Welara Circle Park 1 km · Arpent Park 1 km · Pannage Park 1.2 km · Heisler Park 1.4 km · Dreng Park 1.4 km · Woodlake Sports Ground 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Henley Brook, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Wood Duck · Australian White Ibis · Galah · Splendid Fairy-wren.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Henley Brook, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Brook here | 2,500 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
| Brabham | 8,665 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Aveley | 13,998 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Ellenbrook | 24,668 | — | 4/10 | 10% |
| Dayton | 5,507 | — | 7/10 | 4% |
| The Vines | 5,848 | — | 9/10 | 23% |
| Herne Hill | 1,542 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
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 6055 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Henley Brook profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,644 people to 2,500. It sits about 19 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Ellenbrook station is roughly 2.9 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Henley Brook vs Brabham · Henley Brook vs Aveley.
Nearby guides: Brabham · Aveley · Ellenbrook · Dayton · The Vines · Herne Hill.
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