Suburbs Brooks Bay

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Brooks Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brooks Bay, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brooks Bay TAS is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brooks Bay is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Brooks Bay is $210 per week ($910 per month). Brooks Bay has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Brooks Bay has a population density of 19.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brooks Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooks Bay is $901.

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📍 Brooks Bay, Tasmania — 43.2356°S, 147.0193°E

Brooks Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brooks Bay Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$901/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brooks Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (25) Female 53.7% (29)

Population Density

19.0
people per km²
51 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Brooks Bay Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brooks Bay Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
66.7% 12 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
33.3% 6 dwellings

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

Brooks Bay Country of Birth

Australia
78.6%
England
21.4%

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

Brooks Bay Religion

No Religion
48.1%
Not stated
25.0%
Anglican
11.5%
Salvation Army
7.7%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brooks Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Brooks Bay Employment

⏰
Employed part-time
33.3% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
66.7% 16 people

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

Brooks Bay Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.1%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Postgraduate Degree
17.9%

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

Brooks Bay Occupation

Professionals
72.7%
Community & Personal Service
27.3%

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

Brooks Bay Field of Study

Health
41.7%
Education
33.3%
Society & Culture
25.0%

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

Brooks Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brooks Bay Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
53.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brooks Bay Marital Status

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Married
48.8% 21
↔️
Separated
18.6% 8
📋
Divorced
9.3% 4
👤
Never married
23.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brooks Bay Ancestry

English
41.2%
Australian
35.3%
Scottish
17.6%
Polish
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brooks Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Brooks Bay Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 77

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

Brooks Bay Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
12.5% 5
—
Not a volunteer
87.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brooks Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
42.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brooks Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Brooks Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
70.0%
2 vehicles
30.0%

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

Brooks Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
52.6%
3 bedrooms
26.3%
4 bedrooms
21.1%

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

Brooks Bay Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
47.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brooks Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
84
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brooks Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Brooks Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brooks Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
68.6%
One parent — children under 15
20.0%
Couple — no children under 15
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brooks Bay Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brooks Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
6

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

Brooks Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
35.7%
15–29 hours
21.4%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Brooks Bay Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
75.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brooks Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Brooks Bay

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $956/wk
Rent share 18.0%

Brooks Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Lemont
Pop: 26 Income: $875/wk Rent: $100/wk
Egg Lagoon
Pop: 27 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $150/wk
Quamby Bend
Pop: 28 Income: $875/wk Rent: $290/wk
Barnes Bay
Pop: 28 Income: $612/wk
Lower Turners Marsh
Pop: 28 Income: $664/wk Rent: $115/wk
Musselroe Bay
Pop: 28 Income: $462/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooks Bay

What is the population of Brooks Bay TAS?

The population of Brooks Bay TAS is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Brooks Bay?

The median personal income in Brooks Bay TAS is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Brooks Bay?

Median rent in Brooks Bay TAS is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brooks Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooks Bay TAS is $901. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brooks Bay?

The median age in Brooks Bay TAS is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brooks Bay a good suburb to live in?

Brooks Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 51.The median income is $700/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 60081. All dollar figures in AUD.