Brewster VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brewster VIC is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brewster is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Brewster is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Brewster has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Brewster has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brewster is $990.

There were 2 recorded offences in Brewster in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Brewster Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brewster Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$990/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brewster Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.7% (20) Female 58.3% (28)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
47 people · 52.5 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Brewster Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brewster Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 5 dwellings

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

Brewster Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brewster Religion

Anglican
35.6%
Catholic
22.2%
No Religion
22.2%
Uniting Church
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brewster Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%

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

Brewster Employment

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Employed full-time
57.5% 23 people
Employed part-time
12.5% 5 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 12 people

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

Brewster Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%

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

Brewster Occupation

Managers
53.3%
Professionals
46.7%

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

Brewster Field of Study

Management & Commerce
42.9%
Agriculture & Environment
35.7%
Education
21.4%

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

Brewster Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brewster Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
57.1%
$4,000+/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brewster Marital Status

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Married
42.5% 17
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Separated
7.5% 3
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Divorced
7.5% 3
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Widowed
12.5% 5
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Never married
30.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brewster Ancestry

Australian
37.5%
English
34.7%
Scottish
15.3%
Irish
8.3%
Maltese
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brewster School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Brewster Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 3
No need for assistance
96.4% 81

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

Brewster Volunteering

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Volunteer
44.4% 16
Not a volunteer
55.6% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brewster How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Brewster Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.2%
2 vehicles
23.5%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

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

Brewster Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Brewster Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
73.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brewster Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brewster Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.4%
$3,500+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brewster Family Structure

Couple — no children
29.5%
Couple — children under 15
29.5%
One parent — children under 15
20.5%
Couple — no children under 15
13.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brewster Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.5% 8
Did not provide
79.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brewster Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Brewster Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.0%
5–14 hours
17.1%
15–29 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Brewster Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
19.0%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brewster Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brewster Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Brewster Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Brewster

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,874/wk
Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brewster vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Brewster

What is the population of Brewster VIC?

The population of Brewster VIC is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Brewster?

The median personal income in Brewster VIC is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Brewster?

Median rent in Brewster VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brewster?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brewster VIC is $990. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brewster?

The median age in Brewster VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brewster a good suburb to live in?

Brewster is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 47.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 20329. All dollar figures in AUD.