Brookstead QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brookstead, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brookstead QLD is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brookstead is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Brookstead is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Brookstead has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Brookstead has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brookstead is $858.

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Brookstead Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brookstead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$810/wk
$42,120 per year
#3430 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
#6749 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$858/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brookstead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (83) Female 53.1% (94)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
182 people · 150.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Brookstead 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brookstead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 24 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 8 dwellings

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

Brookstead Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brookstead Religion

No Religion
36.9%
Catholic
19.0%
Anglican
19.0%
Not stated
14.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.3%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.2%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brookstead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.2%

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

Brookstead Employment

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Employed full-time
53.2% 59 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 18 people
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Not in labour force
30.6% 34 people

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

Brookstead Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.1%
Bachelor Degree
14.6%

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

Brookstead Occupation

Managers
42.6%
Sales Workers
10.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.5%
Community & Personal Service
8.5%
Professionals
8.5%
Labourers
6.4%
Clerical & Administrative
6.4%

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

Brookstead Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
30.8%
Engineering
20.5%
Education
20.5%
Health
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%
Management & Commerce
7.7%

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

Brookstead Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brookstead Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.0%
$4,000+/wk
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brookstead Marital Status

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Married
53.1% 77
↔️
Separated
6.2% 9
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Divorced
6.9% 10
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Widowed
4.8% 7
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Never married
29.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brookstead Ancestry

Australian
37.4%
English
33.2%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
7.0%
German
5.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%
Polish
2.3%
Other
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brookstead School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.2%
Secondary — Government
31.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.8%

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

Brookstead Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 14
No need for assistance
95.6% 306

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

Brookstead Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.4% 32
Not a volunteer
75.6% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brookstead Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
55.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brookstead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Car (passenger)
7.6%
Truck
6.1%
Did not go to work
4.5%

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

Brookstead Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
27.4%
3 vehicles
24.2%
4+ vehicles
17.7%

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

Brookstead Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
19.4%
3 bedrooms
35.5%
4 bedrooms
35.5%
5 bedrooms
4.8%

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

Brookstead Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
30.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brookstead Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
292
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brookstead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
7
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3

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

Brookstead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
18.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brookstead Family Structure

Couple — no children
34.5%
Couple — children under 15
34.5%
One parent — children under 15
16.0%
Couple — no children under 15
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brookstead Military Service

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Previously served
2.5% 3
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Never served
97.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brookstead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.0% 28
Did not provide
77.0% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brookstead Children Ever Born

No children
51.0%
2 children
19.6%
3 children
17.6%
4 children
11.8%

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

Brookstead When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

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

Brookstead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
29.3%
15–29 hours
9.8%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.2%

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

Brookstead Household Size

1 person
25.4%
2 persons
44.1%
3 persons
6.8%
4 persons
10.2%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brookstead Where Residents Moved From

Same address
135
Moved from QLD
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
11

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

Brookstead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brookstead Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,357/wk
Median Rent $235/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Brookstead

≈ $5,880/month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $1,122/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brookstead vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookstead

What is the population of Brookstead QLD?

The population of Brookstead QLD is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Brookstead is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brookstead?

The median personal income in Brookstead QLD is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year.The median household income is $1,357 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Brookstead is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brookstead?

Median rent in Brookstead QLD is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brookstead ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brookstead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brookstead QLD is $858. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brookstead?

The median age in Brookstead QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brookstead a good suburb to live in?

Brookstead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 182.The median income is $810/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 30389. All dollar figures in AUD.