Brabham at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
8,665
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Brabham.
The postcode for Brabham is 6055 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Brabham (6055) sits in the Mundaring region of Western Australia.
Brabham has roughly 8,665 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Brabham with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brabham scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brabham's population at 8,665, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,665
Median age
29
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
8,665
Median age: 29
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Brabham?
A local agent who actually sells in Brabham will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Brabham?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Brabham, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Brabham?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Brabham
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brabham.
Local schools for Brabham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brabham Primary School
Maarakool Primary School
Henley Brook Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brabham.
- What is the Brabham postcode?
- Brabham is in the 6055 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- Where is Brabham?
- Brabham is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6055. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- What is the average rent in Brabham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Brabham?
- There are 20 schools serving Brabham on this page, including Brabham Primary School, Maarakool Primary School, Henley Brook Primary School.
- How walkable is Brabham?
- Brabham has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Brabham?
- Brabham is close to West Swan, Henley Brook, Dayton, Whiteman, Bennett Springs.
- What is the population of Brabham?
- The population of Brabham is approximately 8,665 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
For Sale
Brabham
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Brabham vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Brabham?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Brabham: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide