Suburbs Brookdale (NSW)

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Brookdale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brookdale NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brookdale is $1,142 per week ($59,384 per year). Median rent in Brookdale is $150 per week ($650 per month). Brookdale has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Brookdale has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents).

There were 3 recorded offences in Brookdale in 2024-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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📍 Brookdale, New South Wales — 35.1089°S, 147.0121°E

Crime: Low Med High

Brookdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brookdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,142/wk
$59,384 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Brookdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (23) Female 51.1% (24)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
50 people · 149.6 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Brookdale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brookdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Brookdale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brookdale Religion

Catholic
32.7%
No Religion
32.7%
Not stated
13.5%
Uniting Church
11.5%
Anglican
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brookdale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.6%

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

Brookdale Employment

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Employed full-time
59.3% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
29.6% 8 people
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Not in labour force
11.1% 3 people

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

Brookdale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%

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

Brookdale Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.8%

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

Brookdale Field of Study

Architecture & Building
50.0%
Health
50.0%

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

Brookdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brookdale Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brookdale Marital Status

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Married
67.6% 25
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Divorced
8.1% 3
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Never married
24.3% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brookdale Ancestry

Australian
47.9%
English
29.2%
Other
10.4%
German
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brookdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Secondary — Catholic
21.4%

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

Brookdale Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 72

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

Brookdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.2% 7
—
Not a volunteer
70.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brookdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.0%
Walked only
16.0%

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

Brookdale Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Brookdale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
60.0%

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

Brookdale Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
37.1%
moved in the last 5 years
75.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brookdale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brookdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
5
Asthma
4
Cancer
4

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

Brookdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brookdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.1%
Couple — no children
22.2%
Couple — no children under 15
8.3%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brookdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
37.9% 11
—
Did not provide
62.1% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brookdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.5%
5–14 hours
37.5%
15–29 hours
25.0%

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

Brookdale Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brookdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
32
Moved from NSW
4

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

Brookdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brookdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Brookdale Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,749/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.5%

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

If you earn X in Brookdale

≈ $11,912/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $2,599/wk
Rent share 5.5%

Brookdale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Steeple Flat
Pop: 25 Income: $459/wk
Blue Nobby
Pop: 25 Income: $900/wk
Boolcarroll
Pop: 25 Income: $1,624/wk Rent: $175/wk
Chichester (NSW)
Pop: 25 Income: $487/wk Rent: $230/wk
Cobbora
Pop: 25 Income: $474/wk Rent: $190/wk
Cockwhy
Pop: 25 Income: $1,187/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookdale

What is the population of Brookdale NSW?

The population of Brookdale NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Brookdale?

The median personal income in Brookdale NSW is $1,142 per week, or $59,384 per year.The median household income is $2,749 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Brookdale?

Median rent in Brookdale NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 5.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Brookdale?

The median age in Brookdale NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brookdale a good suburb to live in?

Brookdale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $1,142/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.5% 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: 10592. All dollar figures in AUD.