Brown Hill Creek SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brown Hill Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brown Hill Creek SA is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brown Hill Creek is $1,303 per week ($67,756 per year). Median rent in Brown Hill Creek is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Brown Hill Creek has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Brown Hill Creek has a population density of 10.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brown Hill Creek is $1,750.

There were 7 recorded offences in Brown Hill Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 99 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (4 offences).

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Brown Hill Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brown Hill Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,303/wk
$67,756 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,750/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Brown Hill Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (34) Female 50.0% (34)

Population Density

10.2
people per km²
71 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,083
Family income/wk

Brown Hill Creek Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brown Hill Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.1% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.9% 7 dwellings

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

Brown Hill Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brown Hill Creek Religion

No Religion
62.7%
Christian (other)
16.9%
Catholic
10.2%
Baptist
5.1%
Lutheran
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Brown Hill Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
34.3% 24 people
Employed part-time
40.0% 28 people
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Unemployed
4.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
21.4% 15 people

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

Brown Hill Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.3%
Certificate III/IV
29.8%
Postgraduate Degree
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.6%

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

Brown Hill Creek Occupation

Professionals
61.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Sales Workers
11.1%
Managers
8.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%

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

Brown Hill Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture
30.6%
Agriculture & Environment
13.9%
Health
13.9%
Creative Arts
13.9%
Engineering
11.1%
Management & Commerce
8.3%
Architecture & Building
8.3%

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

Brown Hill Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
26.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
31.6%
$4,000+/wk
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Marital Status

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Married
50.7% 34
↔️
Separated
6.0% 4
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Never married
43.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Ancestry

English
33.7%
Australian
20.4%
Italian
9.2%
South African
9.2%
Irish
6.1%
Other
6.1%
German
5.1%
Hungarian
4.1%
Filipino
3.1%
Scottish
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brown Hill Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.4%
Vocational Education
36.4%
Secondary — Catholic
27.3%

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

Brown Hill Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.9% 9
No need for assistance
93.1% 121

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

Brown Hill Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
45.8% 27
Not a volunteer
54.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brown Hill Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.4%
Walked only
15.8%
Did not go to work
15.8%

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

Brown Hill Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
28.0%

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

Brown Hill Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.1%
2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
21.1%
4 bedrooms
15.8%
5 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Brown Hill Creek Population Mobility

4.5%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

Brown Hill Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.1%
$3,500+/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children
34.0%
Couple — children under 15
18.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.9% 17
Did not provide
72.1% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
31.8%
3 children
18.2%

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

Brown Hill Creek When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4
2019
4

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

Brown Hill Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
42.1%
5–14 hours
38.6%
15–29 hours
5.3%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

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

Brown Hill Creek Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
45.0%
4 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved from overseas
5

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

Brown Hill Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brown Hill Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Other Against Person
4
Theft
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Brown Hill Creek Schools

11
schools nearby
5
government
1125
avg ICSEA score
7,128
total students
Highgate School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students
1150
ICSEA
Seymour College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 715 students
1150
ICSEA
Glen Osmond Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 363 students
1143
ICSEA
St John's Grammar School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,009 students
1141
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1133
ICSEA
Mercedes College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 1,111 students
1133
ICSEA
Belair Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 490 students
1117
ICSEA
Unley High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,547 students
1084
ICSEA
Urrbrae Agricultural High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,102 students
1074
ICSEA
Scotch College - Mitcham Campus Independent
Combined
St John's Grammar School - Secondary Campus Independent
Combined

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

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Brown Hill Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,833/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.7%

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

If you earn X in Brown Hill Creek

≈ $12,276/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $2,558/wk
Rent share 9.7%

Brown Hill Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Hill Creek

What is the population of Brown Hill Creek SA?

The population of Brown Hill Creek SA is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Brown Hill Creek?

The median personal income in Brown Hill Creek SA is $1,303 per week, or $67,756 per year.The median household income is $2,833 per week.Family income is $3,083 per week.

How much is rent in Brown Hill Creek?

Median rent in Brown Hill Creek SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brown Hill Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brown Hill Creek SA is $1,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brown Hill Creek?

The median age in Brown Hill Creek SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brown Hill Creek a good suburb to live in?

Brown Hill Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 71.The median income is $1,303/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% 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: 40170. All dollar figures in AUD.