Browns Plains VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Browns Plains, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Browns Plains VIC is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Browns Plains is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Browns Plains is $200 per week ($867 per month). Browns Plains has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Browns Plains has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Browns Plains is $1,950.

There were 8 recorded offences in Browns Plains in 2025-25, a rate of 81 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Browns Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Browns Plains Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$746/wk
$38,792 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Browns Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (50) Female 51.0% (52)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
99 people · 53.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Browns Plains Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Browns Plains Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.3% 18 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.8% 14 dwellings

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

Browns Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Browns Plains Religion

No Religion
30.7%
Anglican
29.7%
Catholic
28.7%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Lutheran
3.0%
Islam
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Browns Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Browns Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
42.3% 33 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 17 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.9% 28 people

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

Browns Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.0%
Bachelor Degree
32.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%

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

Browns Plains Occupation

Managers
53.6%
Professionals
35.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.7%

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

Browns Plains Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%
Education
13.2%
Health
10.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.5%
Architecture & Building
10.5%
Agriculture & Environment
10.5%
Society & Culture
7.9%

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

Browns Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Browns Plains Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
17.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Browns Plains Marital Status

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Married
65.1% 54
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Divorced
7.2% 6
🕊️
Widowed
7.2% 6
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Never married
20.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Browns Plains Ancestry

Australian
33.1%
English
31.0%
Irish
13.4%
German
9.2%
Scottish
7.7%
Other
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Browns Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
40.9%
Secondary — Catholic
22.7%
Vocational Education
22.7%
Primary — Government
13.6%

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

Browns Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.5% 9
No need for assistance
95.5% 191

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

Browns Plains Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.1% 18
Not a volunteer
76.9% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Browns Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Browns Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Car (passenger)
10.6%
Other
8.5%
Did not go to work
6.4%

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

Browns Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.3%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
25.6%
4+ vehicles
25.6%

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

Browns Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
41.9%
4 bedrooms
32.6%
5 bedrooms
16.3%

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

Browns Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
17.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Browns Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
205
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Browns Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Cancer
3

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

Browns Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Browns Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.8%
Couple — children under 15
36.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Browns Plains Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.7% 4
👤
Never served
95.3% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Browns Plains Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 13
Did not provide
84.3% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Browns Plains Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
2 children
56.7%
3 children
10.0%
4 children
10.0%

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

Browns Plains When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5
2001–2010
3

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

Browns Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.8%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
20.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.2%

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

Browns Plains Household Size

1 person
16.2%
2 persons
51.4%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
8.1%
5 persons
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Browns Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Browns Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Theft
4
Break & Enter
3
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Browns Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Browns Plains

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,206/wk
Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Browns Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Browns Plains

What is the population of Browns Plains VIC?

The population of Browns Plains VIC is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Browns Plains?

The median personal income in Browns Plains VIC is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Browns Plains?

Median rent in Browns Plains VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Browns Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Browns Plains VIC is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Browns Plains?

The median age in Browns Plains VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Browns Plains a good suburb to live in?

Browns Plains is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 99.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% 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: 20357. All dollar figures in AUD.