Brimbin NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brimbin, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brimbin NSW is 75 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brimbin is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Brimbin is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Brimbin has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Brimbin has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brimbin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brimbin is $1,214.

There were 2 recorded offences in Brimbin in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Brimbin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brimbin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$560/wk
$29,120 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,214/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brimbin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (43) Female 43.4% (33)

Population Density

2.7
people per km²
75 people · 27.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Brimbin Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brimbin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.9% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.1% 6 dwellings

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

Brimbin Country of Birth

Australia
90.9%
England
9.1%

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

Brimbin Religion

No Religion
45.8%
Anglican
19.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
18.1%
Not stated
6.9%
Catholic
5.6%
Uniting Church
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brimbin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.6%

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

Brimbin Languages Spoken at Home

Korean
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Brimbin Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 20 people
Employed part-time
32.9% 23 people
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Not in labour force
38.6% 27 people

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

Brimbin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%

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

Brimbin Occupation

Professionals
27.3%
Managers
22.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
18.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%

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

Brimbin Field of Study

Engineering
22.2%
Architecture & Building
22.2%
Education
22.2%
Health
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%

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

Brimbin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brimbin Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.2%
$4,000+/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brimbin Marital Status

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Married
61.3% 38
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Divorced
8.1% 5
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Widowed
4.8% 3
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Never married
25.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brimbin Ancestry

English
42.2%
Australian
41.0%
German
6.0%
Irish
3.6%
Korean
3.6%
Scottish
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brimbin School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Brimbin Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 139

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

Brimbin Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.4% 10
Not a volunteer
83.6% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brimbin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brimbin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.5%
Car (passenger)
12.5%

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

Brimbin Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
51.9%
3 vehicles
18.5%
4+ vehicles
18.5%

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

Brimbin Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
58.3%

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

Brimbin Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
32.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brimbin Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brimbin Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
6
Mental health
5
Asthma
4
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Brimbin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
15.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$3,500+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brimbin Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
35.1%
Couple — children under 15
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brimbin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.3% 11
Did not provide
81.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brimbin Children Ever Born

No children
16.7%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
22.2%
4 children
27.8%

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

Brimbin When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Brimbin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.5%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
15.3%

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

Brimbin Household Size

1 person
26.9%
2 persons
46.2%
3 persons
15.4%
4 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brimbin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved from NSW
7

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

Brimbin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Step family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brimbin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Brimbin Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
952
avg ICSEA score
271
total students
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 271 students
952
ICSEA

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

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Brimbin Rent Prices & Affordability

48%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $933/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 48.2%

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

If you earn X in Brimbin

≈ $4,043/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $483/wk
Rent share 48.2%

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Brimbin vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brimbin

What is the population of Brimbin NSW?

The population of Brimbin NSW is 75 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Brimbin?

The median personal income in Brimbin NSW is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Brimbin?

Median rent in Brimbin NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 48.2% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Brimbin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brimbin NSW is $1,214. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brimbin?

The median age in Brimbin NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brimbin a good suburb to live in?

Brimbin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 75.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (48.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10569. All dollar figures in AUD.