Breamlea VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Breamlea VIC is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Breamlea is $773 per week ($40,196 per year). Median rent in Breamlea is $389 per week ($1,686 per month). Breamlea has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Breamlea has a population density of 52.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Breamlea is England. The most common religion is No Religion (73% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breamlea is $1,667.

There were 10 recorded offences in Breamlea in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Breamlea Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Breamlea Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$773/wk
$40,196 per year
#4082 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$389/wk
$1,686 per month
#2362 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,667/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Breamlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (85) Female 45.2% (70)

Population Density

52.8
people per km²
151 people · 2.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Breamlea Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Breamlea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
79.5% 35 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.5% 9 dwellings

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

Breamlea Country of Birth

Australia
90.1%
England
9.9%

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

Breamlea Religion

No Religion
73.0%
Anglican
10.1%
Catholic
9.5%
Baptist
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Not stated
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Breamlea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

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

Breamlea Employment

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Employed full-time
30.1% 34 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 29 people
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Not in labour force
44.2% 50 people

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

Breamlea Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
22.5%
Postgraduate Degree
18.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.1%

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

Breamlea Occupation

Professionals
45.6%
Managers
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.0%
Clerical & Administrative
7.0%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.3%

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

Breamlea Field of Study

Health
25.0%
Engineering
19.4%
Education
16.7%
Creative Arts
16.7%
Management & Commerce
13.9%
Architecture & Building
8.3%

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

Breamlea Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Breamlea Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Breamlea Marital Status

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Married
49.6% 67
↔️
Separated
4.4% 6
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Divorced
10.4% 14
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Widowed
8.1% 11
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Never married
27.4% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Breamlea Ancestry

English
31.0%
Australian
26.2%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
7.4%
Other
6.1%
Dutch
3.9%
Italian
3.1%
Welsh
3.1%
Filipino
2.2%
German
2.2%
Polish
2.2%
New Zealander
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Breamlea School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
46.7%
Primary — Government
26.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Breamlea Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 10
No need for assistance
96.6% 287

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

Breamlea Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.8% 40
Not a volunteer
69.2% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Breamlea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Breamlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Did not go to work
23.5%

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

Breamlea Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
56.5%
3 vehicles
12.9%

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

Breamlea Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
25.8%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
19.4%

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

Breamlea Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Breamlea Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
301
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Breamlea Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Heart disease
9
Mental health
9
Arthritis
9
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
3
Cancer
3

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

Breamlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%
$3,500+/wk
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Breamlea Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.4%
Couple — children under 15
38.5%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%
One parent — children under 15
4.8%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Breamlea Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.6% 6
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Never served
95.4% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Breamlea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 19
Did not provide
85.4% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Breamlea Children Ever Born

No children
60.6%
1 child
18.2%
2 children
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Breamlea When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1971–1980
4
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3
2018
3

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

Breamlea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
26.1%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
12.7%

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

Breamlea Household Size

1 person
28.4%
2 persons
44.8%
3 persons
13.4%
4 persons
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Breamlea Where Residents Moved From

Same address
126
Moved from VIC
19
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Breamlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Breamlea Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Theft
6
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Breamlea Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,542/wk
Median Rent $389/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Breamlea

≈ $6,682/month
Median rent $389/wk
Left after rent $1,153/wk
Rent share 25.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Breamlea vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breamlea

What is the population of Breamlea VIC?

The population of Breamlea VIC is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 52.8 people per km².Breamlea is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Breamlea?

The median personal income in Breamlea VIC is $773 per week, or $40,196 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Breamlea is ranked #4,082 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Breamlea?

Median rent in Breamlea VIC is $389 per week ($1,686 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Breamlea ranks #2,362 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Breamlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breamlea VIC is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Breamlea?

The median age in Breamlea VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Breamlea a good suburb to live in?

Breamlea is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 151.The median income is $773/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 20327. All dollar figures in AUD.