Brookdale at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,968
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Brookdale.
The postcode for Brookdale is 6112 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Brookdale (6112) sits in the Armadale region of Western Australia.
Brookdale has roughly 2,968 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Brookdale scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brookdale's population at 2,968, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,968
Median age
30
Family households
76%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
2,968
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Brookdale.
Local schools for Brookdale
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Government School Catchment
Gwynne Park Primary School
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
Armadale Education Support Centre
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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 Brookdale.
- What is the Brookdale postcode?
- Brookdale is in the 6112 postcode, in WA, in the City of Armadale region.
- Where is Brookdale?
- Brookdale is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6112. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Armadale region.
- What is the average rent in Brookdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Brookdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Brookdale on this page, including Australian Christian College - Darling Downs, Gwynne Park Primary School, Gwynne Park Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is Brookdale?
- Brookdale has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brookdale?
- Brookdale is close to Wungong, Mount Richon, Hilbert, Armadale, Haynes.
- What is the population of Brookdale?
- The population of Brookdale is approximately 2,968 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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 →
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