Brocklehurst NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brocklehurst NSW is 308 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brocklehurst is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Brocklehurst is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Brocklehurst has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Brocklehurst has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brocklehurst is $1,436.

There were 4 recorded offences in Brocklehurst in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Brocklehurst Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brocklehurst Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
#5003 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
#4051 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,436/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brocklehurst Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (151) Female 50.8% (156)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
308 people · 81.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,981
Family income/wk

Brocklehurst 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brocklehurst Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.6% 43 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.4% 42 dwellings

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

Brocklehurst Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brocklehurst Religion

No Religion
34.9%
Anglican
22.7%
Catholic
18.3%
Not stated
11.9%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Baptist
3.1%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brocklehurst Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Brocklehurst Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Brocklehurst Employment

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Employed full-time
41.6% 92 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 54 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.2% 69 people

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

Brocklehurst Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.7%
Bachelor Degree
10.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.8%

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

Brocklehurst Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Professionals
16.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.4%
Managers
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Labourers
8.8%
Sales Workers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%

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

Brocklehurst Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.7%
Engineering
20.0%
Education
16.5%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Health
11.8%
Society & Culture
10.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%

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

Brocklehurst Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brocklehurst Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.1%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brocklehurst Marital Status

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Married
53.8% 134
↔️
Separated
4.0% 10
📋
Divorced
5.6% 14
🕊️
Widowed
2.8% 7
👤
Never married
33.7% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brocklehurst Ancestry

Australian
40.1%
English
28.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.7%
Scottish
6.7%
Irish
5.2%
German
3.4%
Other
1.6%
Dutch
0.8%
Maori
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brocklehurst School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
40.7%
Primary — Government
25.4%
Vocational Education
16.9%
Primary — Catholic
10.2%
Secondary — Catholic
6.8%

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

Brocklehurst Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.1% 6
No need for assistance
98.9% 543

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

Brocklehurst Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.3% 29
Not a volunteer
86.7% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brocklehurst Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
8.7%
$800-$999/mo
13.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brocklehurst How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.8%
Car (passenger)
7.7%
Did not go to work
6.2%
Other
2.3%

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

Brocklehurst Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.5%
1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
26.3%
3 vehicles
25.3%
4+ vehicles
18.9%

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

Brocklehurst Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
39.5%
4 bedrooms
40.7%
5 bedrooms
10.5%

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

Brocklehurst Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
19.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brocklehurst Indigenous Population

16.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
89
Indigenous residents
442
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brocklehurst Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Arthritis
13
Asthma
11
Lung condition
10
Heart disease
9
Dementia
6
Diabetes
6
Kidney disease
4

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

Brocklehurst Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
7.3%
$150-$299/wk
9.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brocklehurst Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.9%
Couple — no children
25.4%
Couple — no children under 15
18.4%
One parent — children under 15
10.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brocklehurst Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.3% 3
👤
Never served
98.7% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brocklehurst Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 30
Did not provide
86.4% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brocklehurst Children Ever Born

No children
26.5%
2 children
36.8%
3 children
22.1%
4 children
14.7%

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

Brocklehurst When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
5

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

Brocklehurst Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
11.0%
30+ hours
11.0%
Did not do domestic work
29.1%

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

Brocklehurst Household Size

1 person
16.3%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
19.4%
5 persons
11.2%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brocklehurst Where Residents Moved From

Same address
245
Moved from NSW
15
Moved from QLD
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Brocklehurst Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.9%
Step family — no other children
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brocklehurst Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault
1
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Brocklehurst Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,890/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Brocklehurst

≈ $8,190/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,570/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brocklehurst vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brocklehurst

What is the population of Brocklehurst NSW?

The population of Brocklehurst NSW is 308 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².Brocklehurst is ranked #5,963 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brocklehurst?

The median personal income in Brocklehurst NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,890 per week.Family income is $1,981 per week.Brocklehurst is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brocklehurst?

Median rent in Brocklehurst NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brocklehurst ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brocklehurst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brocklehurst NSW is $1,436. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brocklehurst?

The median age in Brocklehurst NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brocklehurst a good suburb to live in?

Brocklehurst is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 308.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 10580. All dollar figures in AUD.