Braeside VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Braeside, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Braeside VIC is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Braeside is $871 per week ($45,292 per year). Median rent in Braeside is $504 per week ($2,184 per month). Braeside has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Braeside has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Braeside is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Braeside is $1,998.

There were 284 recorded offences in Braeside in 2025-25, a rate of 11360 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (134 offences).

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Braeside Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Braeside Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$871/wk
$45,292 per year
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Median Rent
$504/wk
$2,184 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,998/mo
Avg household size: 1.4 · 1.1 per bedroom

Braeside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 68.2% (15) Female 31.8% (7)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
25 people · 8.5 km²

Households

1.4
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Braeside Age Distribution

30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Braeside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Braeside Country of Birth

Australia
75.0%
England
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Braeside Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Catholic
26.7%
Anglican
13.3%
Not stated
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Braeside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Braeside Employment

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Employed full-time
56.7% 17 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
23.3% 7 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Braeside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.1%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Braeside Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
47.1%
Professionals
29.4%
Managers
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Braeside Field of Study

Creative Arts
55.6%
Engineering
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Braeside Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Braeside Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
63.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Braeside Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 14
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Divorced
10.7% 3
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Never married
39.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Braeside Ancestry

English
46.4%
Australian
14.3%
Irish
14.3%
Other
14.3%
Italian
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Braeside Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Braeside Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Braeside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Braeside Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
64.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Braeside Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
78.6%
2 bedrooms
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Braeside Population Mobility

33.3%
moved in the last year
73.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Braeside Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
53
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Braeside Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Braeside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Braeside Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Braeside Military Service

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Previously served
14.3% 4
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Never served
85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Braeside Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Braeside When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
5
2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Braeside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
32.1%
15–29 hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
39.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Braeside Household Size

1 person
62.5%
2 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Braeside Where Residents Moved From

Same address
16
Moved from VIC
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Braeside Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 284 total

Theft
134
Break & Enter
42
Property Damage
26
Drug Offences
24
Assault
18
Fraud
16
Weapons
7
Robbery
6
Justice Procedures
6
Public Order
5

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Braeside Schools

12
schools nearby
6
government
1090
avg ICSEA score
10,340
total students
Haileybury College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 4,880 students
1191
ICSEA
St Louis de Montfort's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
1107
ICSEA
Aspendale Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 477 students
1100
ICSEA
Aspendale Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 592 students
1095
ICSEA
St Mark's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 421 students
1083
ICSEA
Lighthouse Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 827 students
1082
ICSEA
Kingswood Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 567 students
1079
ICSEA
Parkdale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,418 students
1067
ICSEA
Dingley Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 375 students
1063
ICSEA
Yarrabah School Government
Combined · U · 189 students
1032
ICSEA
Haileybury College - Pangea Independent
Combined
Haileybury College - Keysborough Girls Independent
Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Braeside Rent Prices & Affordability

51%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $982/wk
Median Rent $504/wk
Rent-to-Income 51.3%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Braeside

≈ $4,255/month
Median rent $504/wk
Left after rent $478/wk
Rent share 51.3%

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Braeside vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Braeside

What is the population of Braeside VIC?

The population of Braeside VIC is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Braeside?

The median personal income in Braeside VIC is $871 per week, or $45,292 per year.The median household income is $982 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Braeside?

Median rent in Braeside VIC is $504 per week ($2,184 per month).Rent represents 51.3% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Braeside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Braeside VIC is $1,998. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Braeside?

The median age in Braeside VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Braeside a good suburb to live in?

Braeside is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 25.The median income is $871/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (51.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20320. All dollar figures in AUD.