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Brooweena QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brooweena QLD is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brooweena is $474 per week ($24,648 per year). Median rent in Brooweena is $150 per week ($650 per month). Brooweena has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Brooweena has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooweena is $600.

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Brooweena Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brooweena Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$474/wk

$24,648 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$600/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Brooweena Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (54) Female 43.8% (42)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

91 people · 84.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,100

Family income/wk

Brooweena Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brooweena Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.7% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.3% 12 dwellings

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

Brooweena Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Brooweena Religion

No Religion

41.2%

Anglican

17.5%

Catholic

12.4%

Not stated

11.3%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.2%

SB OSB NRA OSB

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brooweena Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Brooweena Employment

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Employed full-time

8.2% 5 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 15 people

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Unemployed

6.6% 4 people

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Not in labour force

60.7% 37 people

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

Brooweena Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

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

Brooweena Occupation

Community & Personal Service

41.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

Labourers

25.0%

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

Brooweena Field of Study

Society & Culture

55.6%

Engineering

44.4%

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

Brooweena Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brooweena Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

28.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

32.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brooweena Marital Status

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Married

25.0% 21

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Separated

11.9% 10

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Divorced

16.7% 14

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Widowed

9.5% 8

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Never married

36.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brooweena Ancestry

English

44.8%

Australian

28.4%

Irish

11.2%

German

6.9%

Welsh

4.3%

Other

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brooweena School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Brooweena Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.9% 6

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No need for assistance

96.1% 149

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

Brooweena Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.7% 27

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Not a volunteer

60.3% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brooweena How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Walked only

13.6%

Did not go to work

13.6%

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

Brooweena Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.5%

1 vehicle

37.5%

2 vehicles

32.5%

3 vehicles

10.0%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

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

Brooweena Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.6%

2 bedrooms

37.1%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

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

Brooweena Population Mobility

22.0%

moved in the last year

52.5%

moved in the last 5 years

13.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brooweena Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

152

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brooweena Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Brooweena Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

14.0%

$300-$399/wk

14.0%

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brooweena Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.5%

Couple — children under 15

31.3%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brooweena Military Service

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Previously served

15.1% 11

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Never served

84.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brooweena Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.8% 4

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Did not provide

94.2% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brooweena Children Ever Born

2 children

50.0%

3 children

50.0%

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

Brooweena When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Brooweena Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

4.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.3%

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

Brooweena Household Size

1 person

45.7%

2 persons

45.7%

3 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brooweena Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Brooweena Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brooweena Schools

schools nearby

government

915

avg ICSEA score

total students

Brooweena State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 17 students

915

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Brooweena Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $866/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Brooweena

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $716/wk

Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Brooweena vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barlil

Pop: 46 Income: $674/wk

Gigoomgan

Pop: 46 Income: $850/wk Rent: $200/wk

Johnstown

Pop: 46 Income: $575/wk Rent: $265/wk

Mount Barney

Pop: 46 Income: $700/wk Rent: $175/wk

Mount Darry

Pop: 46 Income: $762/wk Rent: $175/wk

North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld)

Pop: 46 Income: $483/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooweena

What is the population of Brooweena QLD?

The population of Brooweena QLD is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Brooweena?

The median personal income in Brooweena QLD is $474 per week, or $24,648 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,100 per week.

How much is rent in Brooweena?

Median rent in Brooweena QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brooweena?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooweena QLD is $600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brooweena?

The median age in Brooweena QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brooweena a good suburb to live in?

Brooweena is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 91.The median income is $474/wk, which is below 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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30392. All dollar figures in AUD.