Brooms Head NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brooms Head NSW is 271 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brooms Head is $517 per week ($26,884 per year). Median rent in Brooms Head is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Brooms Head has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Brooms Head has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooms Head is $1,560.

There were 1 recorded offences in Brooms Head in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Brooms Head Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brooms Head Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$517/wk
$26,884 per year
#8041 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brooms Head Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (144) Female 48.2% (134)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
271 people · 58.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,291
Family income/wk

Brooms Head 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)

Brooms Head Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.1% 67 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.9% 21 dwellings

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

Brooms Head Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brooms Head Religion

No Religion
43.7%
Anglican
16.3%
Catholic
15.9%
Not stated
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.0%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Othr Protestnt
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brooms Head Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%

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

Brooms Head Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese
57.1%
Mandarin
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Brooms Head Employment

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Employed full-time
23.0% 48 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 43 people
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Unemployed
1.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
55.0% 115 people

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

Brooms Head Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.6%
Bachelor Degree
25.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Postgraduate Degree
10.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%

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

Brooms Head Occupation

Professionals
47.1%
Managers
16.2%
Community & Personal Service
11.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.8%
Sales Workers
7.4%

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

Brooms Head Field of Study

Education
17.6%
Architecture & Building
16.2%
Engineering
16.2%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Health
11.8%
Management & Commerce
11.8%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Creative Arts
5.9%

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

Brooms Head Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brooms Head Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brooms Head Marital Status

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Married
41.6% 96
↔️
Separated
5.6% 13
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Divorced
13.9% 32
🕊️
Widowed
9.1% 21
👤
Never married
29.9% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brooms Head Ancestry

Australian
30.2%
English
30.2%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
10.1%
German
6.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.7%
Chinese
2.9%
Italian
2.1%
Other
1.6%
French
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brooms Head School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.9%
Vocational Education
27.6%
Primary — Catholic
17.2%
Secondary — Government
17.2%

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

Brooms Head Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 41
No need for assistance
91.9% 468

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

Brooms Head Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 37
Not a volunteer
83.3% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brooms Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
23.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brooms Head How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.2%
Did not go to work
10.4%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Walked only
5.2%

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

Brooms Head Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
45.6%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3 vehicles
5.6%
4+ vehicles
9.6%

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

Brooms Head Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
23.7%
2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
25.4%
4 bedrooms
18.6%
5 bedrooms
5.9%

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

Brooms Head Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
40.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brooms Head Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
20
Indigenous residents
481
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brooms Head Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Arthritis
21
Lung condition
18
Heart disease
16
Asthma
15
Diabetes
13
Cancer
9
Kidney disease
8
Stroke
3

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

Brooms Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
11.4%
$400-$499/wk
13.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brooms Head Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.7%
Couple — children under 15
29.7%
Couple — no children under 15
7.9%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%
One parent — children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brooms Head Military Service

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Previously served
4.1% 9
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Never served
95.9% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brooms Head Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 32
Did not provide
85.4% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brooms Head Children Ever Born

No children
29.0%
1 child
4.3%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
31.9%
4 children
4.3%

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

Brooms Head When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
4
2020
3

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

Brooms Head Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

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

Brooms Head Household Size

1 person
45.0%
2 persons
35.8%
3 persons
11.7%
4 persons
2.5%
5 persons
2.5%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brooms Head Where Residents Moved From

Same address
205
Moved from NSW
19
Moved — same area (SA2)
13
Moved from overseas
3

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

Brooms Head Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brooms Head Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Brooms Head Rent Prices & Affordability

34%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $823/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 34.0%

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

If you earn X in Brooms Head

≈ $3,566/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $543/wk
Rent share 34.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brooms Head vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooms Head

What is the population of Brooms Head NSW?

The population of Brooms Head NSW is 271 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Brooms Head is ranked #6,235 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brooms Head?

The median personal income in Brooms Head NSW is $517 per week, or $26,884 per year.The median household income is $823 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.Brooms Head is ranked #8,041 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brooms Head?

Median rent in Brooms Head NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 34.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Brooms Head ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brooms Head?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooms Head NSW is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brooms Head?

The median age in Brooms Head NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brooms Head a good suburb to live in?

Brooms Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 271.The median income is $517/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.0% 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: 10600. All dollar figures in AUD.