Brodies Plains NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brodies Plains NSW is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brodies Plains is $584 per week ($30,368 per year). Median rent in Brodies Plains is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Brodies Plains has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Brodies Plains has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brodies Plains is $1,322.

There were 5 recorded offences in Brodies Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 89 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Brodies Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brodies Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$584/wk
$30,368 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,322/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Brodies Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (28) Female 48.1% (26)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
56 people · 31.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Brodies Plains Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brodies Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 7 dwellings

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

Brodies Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brodies Plains Religion

Anglican
31.4%
No Religion
21.6%
Catholic
19.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
13.7%
Not stated
7.8%
Church Christ
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brodies Plains Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Brodies Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
23.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 8 people
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Unemployed
11.6% 5 people
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Not in labour force
46.5% 20 people

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

Brodies Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.6%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%

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

Brodies Plains Occupation

Professionals
46.2%
Community & Personal Service
30.8%
Managers
23.1%

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

Brodies Plains Field of Study

Health
37.5%
Engineering
31.3%
Management & Commerce
31.3%

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

Brodies Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brodies Plains Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
31.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brodies Plains Marital Status

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Married
44.1% 26
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Separated
6.8% 4
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Divorced
6.8% 4
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Widowed
6.8% 4
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Never married
35.6% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brodies Plains Ancestry

Australian
35.4%
English
26.6%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
10.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.6%
German
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brodies Plains School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

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

Brodies Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.7% 8
No need for assistance
92.3% 96

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

Brodies Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.5% 6
Not a volunteer
87.5% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brodies Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brodies Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%
Car (passenger)
15.0%

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

Brodies Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
33.3%

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

Brodies Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
68.4%
4 bedrooms
31.6%

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

Brodies Plains Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brodies Plains Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
95
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brodies Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Brodies Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
13.3%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brodies Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — no children under 15
28.1%
Couple — children under 15
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brodies Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 8
Did not provide
84.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brodies Plains Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
30.0%

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

Brodies Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5–14 hours
23.3%
15–29 hours
20.9%
30+ hours
16.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.3%

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

Brodies Plains Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
38.9%
3 persons
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brodies Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from NSW
5

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

Brodies Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brodies Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Brodies Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Brodies Plains

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,021/wk
Rent share 20.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brodies Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brodies Plains

What is the population of Brodies Plains NSW?

The population of Brodies Plains NSW is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Brodies Plains?

The median personal income in Brodies Plains NSW is $584 per week, or $30,368 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.

How much is rent in Brodies Plains?

Median rent in Brodies Plains NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brodies Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brodies Plains NSW is $1,322. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brodies Plains?

The median age in Brodies Plains NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brodies Plains a good suburb to live in?

Brodies Plains is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 56.The median income is $584/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 10583. All dollar figures in AUD.