Question 1

Is Jane Brook a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Jane Brook is a semi-rural suburb in Perth's north-east where the Swan Valley meets the Perth Hills, centred on the Jane Brook watercourse and fringed by native bush and rolling gullies. Properties are generally low-density with established gardens, larger lots and the occasional hobby acreage, so the area has a spacious, country feel. Residents have easy access to valley wineries, open green space and hill walking, and local roads connect to Midland and nearby service centres and the city.

The community of 3,670 people has a median age of 39 and a median household income of $2,351 a week, roughly $122,252 a year. Families make up the bulk of households and most homes are owner-occupied, with 90.9% owned outright or with a mortgage and 9.1% rented. John Forrest National Park, with picnic areas around Jane Brook Weir and a network of walking trails, is the main nearby public facility. That combination tends to suit families, retirees and anyone seeking a quieter, leafy lifestyle within reach of urban amenities; whether it suits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Jane Brook?

Accepted Answer

At a median house price of $1,150,000, buying a house in Jane Brook works out to about 9.4 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,351, annual $122,252). That price multiple sits well above local incomes.

For renters, a typical house rent of $810 a week is about 34.5% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a sizeable share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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 Jane Brook a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Jane Brook climbed 13.3% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in the capital value of houses. Over the same period house rents increased 8.0%, a solid gain in rental income, so for houses the capital-growth side outpaced rent growth this year.

Which of those outcomes matters to you depends on your goals: the value change is the figure to weigh if capital growth is your priority, while the rent change is the relevant number if rental income is your focus.

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	$1.15M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	13.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	10	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	8	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$810	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.0%	N/A

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