Brookdale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Brookdale, WA 6112.
About Brookdale
Welcome to Brookdale
Brookdale is a small, family-oriented pocket of Perth's south-eastern suburbs, tucked in among Haynes, Wungong, Hilbert, Mount Richon and Armadale on the fringe of the Darling Range foothills. It sits well beyond the inner city, part of the broader Armadale corridor that has become one of Perth's fastest-growing outer growth areas.
With a population of just under 3,000 and a median age of 30, Brookdale has the feel of a young, still-developing community — lots of newer homes, growing families and a steady stream of first-home buyers drawn by land and house packages that remain comparatively affordable against the wider Perth market.
Housing & architecture
Brookdale's housing stock is overwhelmingly modern, with current listings running at roughly 92% houses and 8% vacant land, reflecting a suburb that is still filling out its final estates. Expect contemporary brick-and-tile and rendered facades on standard suburban blocks, the kind of double-garage family homes typical of Perth's newer growth corridors, built from the 2000s onward rather than any older character housing stock.
The remaining land listings offer a foothold for buyers or builders wanting to design new, and sit comfortably alongside established homes in Brookdale and neighbouring Hilbert and Haynes, both of which share a similar young-estate character.
The property market
Brookdale's median house price currently sits at $758,000, after a striking +22.2% jump in recent house price growth — a sign of just how much buyer demand has flowed into Armadale-area suburbs as Perth's affordability squeeze pushes families further out. For renters, the median asking rent is $650 a week, putting Brookdale firmly in the family-rental bracket rather than the unit-and-apartment market.
With houses making up the vast majority of stock and land still available for those wanting to build, Brookdale offers a rare combination in today's Perth market: relative affordability paired with strong recent capital growth. That mix has made it a popular target for both owner-occupiers upgrading from units elsewhere and investors chasing growth in Perth's south-east.
Getting around
Brookdale's location gives residents easy access to the Armadale town centre and Albany Highway, the main arterial linking the south-eastern suburbs to the Perth CBD, roughly 30 kilometres to the north-west. Armadale railway station, on the Armadale line, provides direct rail access into Perth for commuters who'd rather leave the car at home.
Locally, the suburb is well placed relative to Mount Richon and Wungong, with bus routes and arterial roads connecting residents to the wider Armadale district's shops, medical facilities and services without a lengthy drive.
Schools & families
Families in Brookdale have access to Australian Christian College – Darling Downs nearby, an independent Christian school serving the surrounding Armadale suburbs from early years through to secondary. Combined with the area's young median age of 30, Brookdale has clearly become a magnet for younger households and families setting up in newer estates.
The broader Armadale district adds further public and private schooling options, and the ongoing development of Hilbert and Haynes alongside Brookdale means more community infrastructure, parks and facilities are following the population growth.
Parks & recreation
Being on the edge of the Darling Range foothills, Brookdale and its surrounding suburbs benefit from proximity to bushland reserves and the more rugged, hilly terrain that distinguishes this part of Perth's south-east from the flat coastal plain suburbs. Wungong in particular is known for its bushland and conservation areas, giving locals a green, semi-rural backdrop within a short drive.
Within the estate itself, expect the local parks, playgrounds and open space typical of a newer suburban development, designed to serve the growing number of young families calling Brookdale home.
Market snapshot
Brookdale property market
Median sale price
$758k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$590k
Median
$758k
Premium
$869k
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
24
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +22.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Brookdale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Brookdale, WA 6112.
Population
2,968
residents (2021)
Median age
30
years
Household income
$1,396
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,438
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Brookdale
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Brookdale
$760k
16 Invermay Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
3 Kingfisher View
Sold ~July 2026
$830k
51 Farmer Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$870k
5 Bobtail Close
Sold ~July 2026
$629k
27 Jobson Loop
Sold ~June 2026
$735k
22 Jobson Loop
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Brookdale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Brookdale?
The median house price in Brookdale, WA is $758k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 22.2%.
How much is rent in Brookdale?
The median weekly rent in Brookdale is around $650 per week.
Is Brookdale a good place to live?
Brookdale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Armadale. Brookdale is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 2,968 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Brookdale?
Brookdale has a population of 2,968 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 30.
What schools are in Brookdale?
There is 1 school in or near Brookdale, including Australian Christian College - Darling Downs.
How long do homes take to sell in Brookdale?
Properties in Brookdale take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Brookdale?
Entry-level properties in Brookdale start around $590k, while premium homes reach $869k.
What suburbs are near Brookdale?
Suburbs near Brookdale include Haynes, Wungong, Hilbert, Mount Richon and Armadale.
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