Brodribb River VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brodribb River VIC is 29 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brodribb River is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Brodribb River is $735 per week ($3,185 per month). Brodribb River has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Brodribb River has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brodribb River is $1,083.

There were 11 recorded offences in Brodribb River in 2025-25, a rate of 379 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (8 offences).

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Brodribb River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brodribb River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$735/wk
$3,185 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brodribb River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (16) Female 44.8% (13)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
29 people · 76.5 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Brodribb River Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
30-34
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brodribb River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 3 dwellings

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

Brodribb River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brodribb River Religion

No Religion
43.6%
Uniting Church
23.1%
Catholic
15.4%
Anglican
10.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brodribb River Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Brodribb River Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 8 people
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Not in labour force
52.9% 9 people

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

Brodribb River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Brodribb River Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Brodribb River Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Brodribb River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brodribb River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brodribb River Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 9
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Divorced
23.5% 4
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Never married
23.5% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brodribb River Ancestry

English
48.8%
Australian
39.5%
Irish
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brodribb River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Brodribb River Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 67

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

Brodribb River Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.0% 3
Not a volunteer
87.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brodribb River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Brodribb River Car Ownership

2 vehicles
76.9%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Brodribb River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
50.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Brodribb River Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
10.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brodribb River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
51
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brodribb River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Brodribb River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.4%
$400-$499/wk
28.6%
$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brodribb River Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.7%
Couple — children under 15
45.7%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brodribb River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 4
Did not provide
83.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brodribb River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
20.7%
15–29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
20.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Brodribb River Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brodribb River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Justice Procedures
8
Property Damage
1
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Brodribb River Rent Prices & Affordability

65%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $735/wk
Rent-to-Income 65.3%

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

If you earn X in Brodribb River

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $735/wk
Left after rent $390/wk
Rent share 65.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brodribb River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brodribb River

What is the population of Brodribb River VIC?

The population of Brodribb River VIC is 29 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Brodribb River?

The median personal income in Brodribb River VIC is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Brodribb River?

Median rent in Brodribb River VIC is $735 per week ($3,185 per month).Rent represents 65.3% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Brodribb River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brodribb River VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brodribb River?

The median age in Brodribb River VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brodribb River a good suburb to live in?

Brodribb River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 29.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (65.3% 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: 20348. All dollar figures in AUD.