Browns Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Browns Creek NSW is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Browns Creek is $1,352 per week ($70,304 per year). Median rent in Browns Creek is $165 per week ($715 per month). Browns Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Browns Creek has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Browns Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Browns Creek is $2,600.

There were 4 recorded offences in Browns Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Browns Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Browns Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,352/wk
$70,304 per year
#226 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$165/wk
$715 per month
#8084 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Browns Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (63) Female 46.6% (55)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
120 people · 55.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,562
Family income/wk

Browns Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Browns Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
22.9% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
77.1% 27 dwellings

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

Browns Creek Country of Birth

Australia
94.5%
England
5.5%

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

Browns Creek Religion

No Religion
30.1%
Catholic
22.8%
Anglican
21.1%
Not stated
10.6%
Uniting Church
9.8%
Baptist
3.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Browns Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.7%

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

Browns Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
65.3% 49 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 20 people
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Not in labour force
8.0% 6 people

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

Browns Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
43.2%
Certificate III/IV
43.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
6.8%

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

Browns Creek Occupation

Professionals
24.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.5%
Clerical & Administrative
15.8%
Sales Workers
12.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.5%
Managers
8.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.3%
Labourers
5.3%

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

Browns Creek Field of Study

Engineering
25.6%
Society & Culture
23.3%
Management & Commerce
11.6%
Agriculture & Environment
11.6%
Education
9.3%
Health
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.3%

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

Browns Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Browns Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
29.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
14.7%
$4,000+/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Browns Creek Marital Status

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Married
67.0% 65
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Divorced
8.2% 8
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Never married
24.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Browns Creek Ancestry

Australian
38.2%
English
24.2%
Scottish
15.3%
Irish
8.9%
German
5.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%
Italian
1.9%
Maltese
1.9%
Other
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Browns Creek School & University Attendance

Pre-school
32.3%
Primary — Government
29.0%
Vocational Education
16.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.9%
Secondary — Government
9.7%

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

Browns Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 216

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

Browns Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.7% 23
Not a volunteer
71.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Browns Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Browns Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.1%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Walked only
4.5%

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

Browns Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
15.9%

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

Browns Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
28.6%
4 bedrooms
62.9%
5 bedrooms
8.6%

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

Browns Creek Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
55.6%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
83.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Browns Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
210
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Browns Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Arthritis
5
Mental health
3

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

Browns Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
29.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Browns Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.4%
Couple — no children
29.7%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Browns Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.8% 16
Did not provide
81.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Browns Creek Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
2 children
46.2%
3 children
23.1%

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

Browns Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Browns Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
26.2%
15–29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
13.1%

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

Browns Creek Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
42.5%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Browns Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
91
Moved — same area (SA2)
17
Moved from NSW
4

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

Browns Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Browns Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Browns Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,874/wk
Median Rent $165/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.7%

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

If you earn X in Browns Creek

≈ $12,454/month
Median rent $165/wk
Left after rent $2,709/wk
Rent share 5.7%

Browns Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Browns Creek

What is the population of Browns Creek NSW?

The population of Browns Creek NSW is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Browns Creek is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Browns Creek?

The median personal income in Browns Creek NSW is $1,352 per week, or $70,304 per year.The median household income is $2,874 per week.Family income is $3,562 per week.Browns Creek is ranked #226 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Browns Creek?

Median rent in Browns Creek NSW is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 5.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Browns Creek ranks #8,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Browns Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Browns Creek NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Browns Creek?

The median age in Browns Creek NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Browns Creek a good suburb to live in?

Browns Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 120.The median income is $1,352/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.7% 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: 10607. All dollar figures in AUD.