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Brooloo QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brooloo QLD is 369 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brooloo is $528 per week ($27,456 per year). Median rent in Brooloo is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Brooloo has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Brooloo has a population density of 13.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brooloo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooloo is $1,050.

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Brooloo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brooloo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$528/wk

$27,456 per year

#7947 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,050/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Brooloo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (182) Female 50.8% (188)

Population Density

13.3

people per km²

369 people · 27.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,385

Family income/wk

Brooloo 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brooloo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.9% 64 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.1% 57 dwellings

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

Brooloo Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

7.3%

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

Brooloo Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Not stated

16.0%

Anglican

15.8%

Catholic

10.3%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Buddhism

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brooloo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Brooloo Employment

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Employed full-time

25.5% 71 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 69 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 7 people

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Not in labour force

47.1% 131 people

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

Brooloo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Brooloo Occupation

Community & Personal Service

16.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Managers

14.1%

Professionals

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.1%

Labourers

10.1%

Sales Workers

7.1%

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

Brooloo Field of Study

Engineering

27.8%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Education

13.4%

Health

12.4%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

7.2%

Architecture & Building

7.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

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

Brooloo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brooloo Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brooloo Marital Status

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Married

40.8% 133

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Separated

3.4% 11

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Divorced

16.3% 53

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Widowed

4.9% 16

👤

Never married

34.7% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brooloo Ancestry

English

31.2%

Australian

26.0%

Irish

14.1%

Scottish

10.7%

German

6.8%

Other

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.2%

Polish

1.0%

Filipino

0.8%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brooloo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.3%

Secondary — Government

28.2%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Pre-school

7.7%

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

Brooloo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.9% 52

✅

No need for assistance

92.1% 608

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

Brooloo Volunteering

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 244

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Volunteer

14.7% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brooloo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

5.7%

$450-$599/mo

7.5%

$600-$799/mo

17.0%

$800-$999/mo

18.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

5.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brooloo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

16.5%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

2.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.2%

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

Brooloo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

32.4%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

19.7%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

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

Brooloo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.8%

2 bedrooms

28.7%

3 bedrooms

44.1%

4 bedrooms

15.4%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

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

Brooloo Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

37.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brooloo Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

648

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brooloo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

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

Brooloo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brooloo Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.5%

Couple — children under 15

25.4%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brooloo Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 17

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Never served

94.2% 278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brooloo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 50

—

Did not provide

82.5% 235

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brooloo Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

1 child

17.9%

2 children

39.3%

3 children

10.0%

4 children

2.9%

5+ children

2.1%

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

Brooloo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Brooloo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

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

Brooloo Household Size

1 person

26.5%

2 persons

44.9%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brooloo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

290

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

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

Brooloo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

55.2%

Step family — no other children

31.0%

Blended family — no other children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brooloo Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,141/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Brooloo

Your weekly income

≈ $4,944/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $816/wk

Rent share 28.5%

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Brooloo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Laravale

Pop: 185 Income: $604/wk Rent: $313/wk

Calico Creek

Pop: 185 Income: $616/wk Rent: $210/wk

Dajarra

Pop: 186 Income: $866/wk Rent: $95/wk

Oak Beach

Pop: 186 Income: $806/wk Rent: $450/wk

Breakaway

Pop: 187 Income: $1,305/wk Rent: $650/wk

Banks Pocket

Pop: 187 Income: $850/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooloo

What is the population of Brooloo QLD?

The population of Brooloo QLD is 369 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.3 people per km².Brooloo is ranked #5,566 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brooloo?

The median personal income in Brooloo QLD is $528 per week, or $27,456 per year.The median household income is $1,141 per week.Family income is $1,385 per week.Brooloo is ranked #7,947 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brooloo?

Median rent in Brooloo QLD is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 28.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Brooloo ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brooloo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooloo QLD is $1,050. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brooloo?

The median age in Brooloo QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brooloo a good suburb to live in?

Brooloo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 369.The median income is $528/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.5% 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: 30391. All dollar figures in AUD.