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Brown Hill VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brown Hill, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Brown Hill VIC is 4,489 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brown Hill is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Brown Hill is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Brown Hill has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Brown Hill has a population density of 606.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Brown Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brown Hill is $1,619.
There were 161 recorded offences in Brown Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (64 offences).
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Brown Hill Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Brown Hill Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Brown Hill Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Brown Hill Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Brown Hill Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Brown Hill Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Brown Hill Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Brown Hill Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Brown Hill Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Brown Hill Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Brown Hill Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Brown Hill Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Brown Hill Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Brown Hill Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Brown Hill School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Brown Hill Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Brown Hill Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Brown Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Brown Hill How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Brown Hill Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Brown Hill Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Brown Hill Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Brown Hill Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Brown Hill Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Brown Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Brown Hill Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Brown Hill Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Brown Hill Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Brown Hill Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Brown Hill When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Brown Hill Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Brown Hill Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Brown Hill Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Brown Hill Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Brown Hill Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 161 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Brown Hill Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Hill
What is the population of Brown Hill VIC?
The population of Brown Hill VIC is 4,489 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 606.0 people per km².Brown Hill is ranked #1,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Brown Hill?
The median personal income in Brown Hill VIC is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,757 per week.Family income is $2,181 per week.Brown Hill is ranked #2,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Brown Hill?
Median rent in Brown Hill VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brown Hill ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Brown Hill?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brown Hill VIC is $1,619. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Brown Hill?
The median age in Brown Hill VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Brown Hill a good suburb to live in?
Brown Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,489.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 20356. All dollar figures in AUD.