Question 1

Is Brookdale a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Brookdale sits on Perth's south-eastern fringe, bordering Armadale, and blends a semi-rural feel with suburban convenience. Most streets have single-storey brick homes on generous blocks, with pockets of remnant bush and local reserves so outdoor space and backyard gardening are common. The community is just under 3,000 people, with a median age of 30 and a typical household income of $1,396 a week, roughly $72,600 a year. Families make up the household mix and about 70.6% of homes are owner-occupied while 29.4% are rented.

Daily life is shaped by proximity to Armadale's shops, schools and the Armadale train line, and local roads give straightforward access to nearby commercial and light industrial precincts while keeping a low-key residential character. Council-led upgrades are under way at Don Simmons Reserve, a pavilion project is progressing at Gwynne Park and works at Gwynne Park Primary School have been advanced. The City is focusing on access to early childhood development and outreach health, family and youth programs delivered through venues such as the Evelyn Gribble Community Centre and the nearby Champion Centre. Whether Brookdale suits you depends on what you want from your suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Brookdale?

Accepted Answer

In Brookdale, a house renting for $650 a week would take about 46.6% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the last Census. For renters, that rent share is the key number to watch — at this level it represents a large share of household income.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Brookdale a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Brookdale over the past year was on the house side. Median house values climbed 21.5%, a strong rise, while the rent those houses earn rose 8.3%, a solid increase. That means capital growth outpaced rental income over the year.

If rental income is your priority, the 8.3% rise is the figure to focus on; if you are focused on capital growth, the 21.5% increase is the dominant movement. Whether that balance suits your plans and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	21.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	8	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.3%	N/A

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