Australian Christian College - Darling DownsCombinedIndependent57
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
57
Reading
494
Writing
501
Numeracy
492
Grammar
489
Spelling
500
Administration
Fees
$3,034
Students
201
Ratio
13:1
Attend.
92%
Demographics
ICSEA
1028
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
3%
LBOTE
33%
Location & Travel
0 min(39.0 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
7 min drive to Sherwood + 5 min transfer + 47 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
30 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1396/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
9.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
2.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Brookdale
Full-time 24.0%Part-time 13.4%Unemployed 4.3%Not in labour 58.3%
Dwelling Types
Brookdale
House 98.3%Semi-detached 1.7%
Commute Mode
Brookdale
Car 91.7%Transit 2.8%Bicycle 0.8%Walk 1.3%WFH 3.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.9%
England
5.0%
New Zealand
3.2%
India
3.1%
Philippines
2.6%
Language at Home
English only
82.8%
Hindi
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale
Is Brookdale safe?
Brookdale has a safety score of 20/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Richon (68/100), Armadale (WA) (7/100), Hilbert (31/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Brookdale?
Median weekly rent in Brookdale is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Richon ($650/wk), Armadale (WA) ($600/wk), Hilbert ($690/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Brookdale?
Brookdale has a school rating of 57/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Australian Christian College - Darling Downs (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Brookdale from Perth CBD?
Brookdale is 40 minutes by car, or 67 minutes by public transport, or 59 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Brookdale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Brookdale is $680K, up 20.4% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Richon ($868K), Armadale (WA) ($650K), Hilbert ($780K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/brookdale
Brookdale is an affordable outer suburb in Perth's south-eastern Armadale corridor, attracting first homebuyers with house-and-land packages on former rural land. Reddit discussion skews toward safety incidents, including a Tactical Response Group deployment and community vigilantism, alongside infrastructure complaints like long-standing potholes. Car dependent and light on amenities, it suits budget-conscious buyers prioritising space over lifestyle convenience. Houses here have a median value of $680k and rent of $650/week, 33% below the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 40-minute drive by car or 67 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (74%). Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 20/100 falls 32 points below the metro mean of 52.
With 1 school scoring 57/100, education here is above average. The median age of 30 reflects a youthful population, with households earning $1,396/week.