South Australia · Suburb Profile

Brownlow SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brownlow SA is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brownlow is $468 per week ($24,336 per year). Median rent in Brownlow is $200 per week ($867 per month). Brownlow has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Brownlow has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brownlow is $975.

There were 2 recorded offences in Brownlow in 2024-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Brownlow Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brownlow Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$468/wk

$24,336 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$975/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brownlow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (17) Female 51.4% (18)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

43 people · 244.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Brownlow Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brownlow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.8% 7 dwellings

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

Brownlow Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Brownlow Religion

No Religion

40.0%

Not stated

27.5%

Catholic

15.0%

Lutheran

10.0%

Christian (other)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brownlow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.4%

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

Brownlow Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

100.0%

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

Brownlow Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 13 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

43.6% 17 people

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

Brownlow Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

57.1%

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

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

Brownlow Occupation

Managers

38.5%

Professionals

38.5%

Labourers

23.1%

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

Brownlow Field of Study

Society & Culture

72.7%

Agriculture & Environment

27.3%

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

Brownlow Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brownlow Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brownlow Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 17

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Separated

8.1% 3

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Divorced

10.8% 4

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Never married

35.1% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brownlow Ancestry

English

44.4%

Australian

16.7%

German

11.1%

Italian

11.1%

Filipino

8.3%

Other

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brownlow School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Brownlow Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.3% 5

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No need for assistance

91.7% 55

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

Brownlow Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.3% 4

—

Not a volunteer

86.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brownlow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.7%

Car (passenger)

35.3%

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

Brownlow Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

66.7%

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

Brownlow Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

78.6%

4 bedrooms

21.4%

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

Brownlow Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

42.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brownlow Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brownlow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

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

Brownlow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

21.4%

$650-$799/wk

42.9%

$800-$999/wk

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brownlow Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

38.5%

Couple — children under 15

26.9%

Couple — no children

23.1%

One parent — children under 15

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brownlow Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 3

—

Did not provide

89.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brownlow Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Brownlow When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Brownlow Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

44.0%

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

Brownlow Household Size

1 person

35.3%

2 persons

41.2%

4 persons

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brownlow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brownlow Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2024

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

Brownlow Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $725/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.6%

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

If you earn X in Brownlow

Your weekly income

≈ $3,142/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $525/wk

Rent share 27.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownlow

What is the population of Brownlow SA?

The population of Brownlow SA is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Brownlow?

The median personal income in Brownlow SA is $468 per week, or $24,336 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Brownlow?

Median rent in Brownlow SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Brownlow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brownlow SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brownlow?

The median age in Brownlow SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brownlow a good suburb to live in?

Brownlow is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 43.The median income is $468/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 40171. All dollar figures in AUD.