Full-time 23.3%Part-time 14.0%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 60.1%
Dwelling Types
Brookton
House 96.3%Semi-detached 3.7%
Commute Mode
Brookton
Car 69.6%Walk 16.2%WFH 14.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
77.0%
England
2.7%
New Zealand
1.8%
India
0.4%
Malaysia
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
93.8%
Italian
0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions about Brookton
Is Brookton safe?
Brookton has a safety score of 22/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pingelly (12/100), Beverley (WA) (40/100), York (33/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Brookton?
Median weekly rent in Brookton is $395/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pingelly ($373/wk), Beverley (WA) ($420/wk), York ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Brookton?
Brookton has a school rating of 13/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Brookton District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Brookton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Brookton is $355K, up 21.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $395/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pingelly ($370K), Beverley (WA) ($445K), York ($580K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/brookton
Brookton is a quiet Wheatbelt town about 140km south-east of Perth, best known to city folk as a scenic day-trip destination and home to the popular annual Brookton Motor Show. Its dark skies and proximity to Boyagin Rock make it a draw for stargazers and nature lovers. Services are basic, a good country servo and a handful of local businesses, but the community spirit of this small rural town keeps regulars coming back. The median house price is $355k and rent of $395/week, 65% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 22/100 is 30 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 13/100 and below the Perth average.
At 51, the median age is higher than average, and households earn $1,189/week.