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Brabham
Perth, Western Australia
20200307 Shalom House Perth - Front View.jpg
Shalom House, located in Brabham
Established 2011
Postcode(s) 6055
LGA(s) City of Swan
State electorate(s) Swan Hills
Federal Division(s) Hasluck
Suburbs around Brabham:
Whiteman Henley Brook Henley Brook
Whiteman Brabham West Swan
Bennett Springs Dayton West Swan

Brabham is a suburb located about 21 kilometers north-east of Perth's city center. It is part of the City of Swan area. Brabham used to be part of the nearby Henley Brook suburb. It officially became its own suburb in May 2011.

The suburb was named after Sir Jack Brabham, a famous Australian motor racing driver. He raced in the 1962 Australian Grand Prix, which was held at the Caversham Airfield nearby. Brabham is an area where new homes and communities are being built. It is located in the Whiteman Ward of the City of Swan.

History of Caversham Airfield

Caversham Airfield has an interesting history. It was built by the US military during World War II. Its purpose was to be a base for large bomber planes.

After the war, the airfield was no longer needed for planes. So, it was turned into a racing track! It even hosted the Australian Grand Prix car race twice, in 1957 and 1962.

In 1969, all major car races in Western Australia moved to the new Wanneroo Park Raceway. The government then changed the Caversham site into a place for radio communication. Soon, this historic airfield will become a new housing area.

Brabham's Local Government

Brabham is part of the City of Swan, which is its local government area. In 2017, the suburb of Brabham moved into a different local council area called the Whiteman Ward. This ward used to be known as the Ballajura Ward.

The people who represent this area on the local council are:

  • Bryce Parry
  • Mel Congerton
  • John McNamara

New Developments in Brabham

Building new homes and communities in Brabham started in 2011. Many different housing estates have been developed here.

Some of these estates include:

  • Whiteman Edge by Stockland
  • Ariella Private Estate by Cedar Woods
  • Avonlee Private Estate by TerraNovis
  • Flamewood Private Estate by Parcel Property
  • Brabham by Peet

The Brabham town center is a new and growing area. It has a Coles supermarket, many smaller shops, a medical center, and childcare facilities. More new shops and services are planned for the future.

Schools in Brabham

Brabham has access to a good range of schools for both primary and secondary students. These include public and private schools.

Primary schools in the area are:

  • Brabham Primary School
  • Ellenbrook Independent Primary School
  • St Helena’s Catholic Primary School
  • Caversham Primary School

Secondary schools for older students include:

  • Ellenbrook Secondary College
  • Swan Valley Anglican Community School
  • Ellenbrook Christian College
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