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Brinkworth SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brinkworth, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brinkworth SA is 243 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brinkworth is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Brinkworth is $178 per week ($771 per month). Brinkworth has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Brinkworth has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brinkworth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brinkworth is $737.

There were 1 recorded offences in Brinkworth in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Brinkworth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brinkworth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$617/wk

$32,084 per year

#6818 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$178/wk

$771 per month

#7951 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$737/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brinkworth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (138) Female 43.7% (107)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

243 people · 191.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,357

Family income/wk

Brinkworth Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Brinkworth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.1% 56 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.9% 30 dwellings

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

Brinkworth Country of Birth

Australia

95.9%

England

4.1%

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

Brinkworth Religion

No Religion

42.1%

Lutheran

14.2%

Uniting Church

12.0%

Anglican

11.2%

Catholic

10.3%

Not stated

4.3%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.0%

Other Religions Tot

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brinkworth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Brinkworth Employment

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Employed full-time

33.0% 64 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 46 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 75 people

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

Brinkworth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.6%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

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

Brinkworth Occupation

Managers

28.1%

Labourers

18.8%

Professionals

14.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.9%

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

Brinkworth Field of Study

Engineering

25.9%

Agriculture & Environment

22.4%

Health

13.8%

Architecture & Building

13.8%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

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

Brinkworth Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brinkworth Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brinkworth Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 112

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Separated

4.6% 10

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Divorced

9.2% 20

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Widowed

6.0% 13

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Never married

28.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brinkworth Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

29.7%

German

16.0%

Scottish

6.9%

Irish

5.1%

Other

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Italian

1.1%

Dutch

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brinkworth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

63.3%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

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

Brinkworth Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.8% 42

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 438

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

Brinkworth Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.1% 70

—

Not a volunteer

63.9% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brinkworth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.7%

$300-$449/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

29.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brinkworth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.9%

Walked only

10.5%

Truck

4.2%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Did not go to work

3.2%

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

Brinkworth Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

33.0%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Brinkworth Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.2%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

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

Brinkworth Population Mobility

5.6%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brinkworth Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

470

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brinkworth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Brinkworth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

11.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brinkworth Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.8%

Couple — children under 15

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

16.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brinkworth Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 3

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Never served

98.5% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brinkworth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 32

—

Did not provide

84.1% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brinkworth Children Ever Born

No children

20.8%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

15.3%

3 children

36.1%

4 children

13.9%

5+ children

4.2%

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

Brinkworth When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Brinkworth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

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

Brinkworth Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

9.6%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brinkworth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

219

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

Brinkworth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brinkworth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Brinkworth Schools

schools nearby

government

944

avg ICSEA score

total students

Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre Government

Primary · R-6 · 5 students

944

ICSEA

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

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Brinkworth Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,156/wk

Median Rent $178/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Brinkworth

Your weekly income

≈ $5,009/month

Median rent $178/wk

Left after rent $978/wk

Rent share 15.4%

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Brinkworth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lochaber

Pop: 122 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $139/wk

Caltowie

Pop: 122 Income: $730/wk Rent: $190/wk

Monbulla

Pop: 122 Income: $733/wk Rent: $180/wk

Holder (SA)

Pop: 123 Income: $682/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mingbool

Pop: 123 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $263/wk

Point Pass

Pop: 123 Income: $608/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brinkworth

What is the population of Brinkworth SA?

The population of Brinkworth SA is 243 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Brinkworth is ranked #6,487 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brinkworth?

The median personal income in Brinkworth SA is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,156 per week.Family income is $1,357 per week.Brinkworth is ranked #6,818 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brinkworth?

Median rent in Brinkworth SA is $178 per week ($771 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brinkworth ranks #7,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brinkworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brinkworth SA is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brinkworth?

The median age in Brinkworth SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brinkworth a good suburb to live in?

Brinkworth is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 243.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 40163. All dollar figures in AUD.