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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
Browns Plains Median Income & Rent
Browns Plains Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Browns Plains Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Browns Plains Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Browns Plains Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Browns Plains Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Browns Plains Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Browns Plains Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Browns Plains Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Browns Plains Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Browns Plains Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Browns Plains Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Browns Plains Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Browns Plains Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Browns Plains Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Browns Plains School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Browns Plains Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Browns Plains Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Browns Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Browns Plains How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Browns Plains Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Browns Plains Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Browns Plains Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Browns Plains Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Browns Plains Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Browns Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Browns Plains Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Browns Plains Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Browns Plains Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Browns Plains Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Browns Plains When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Browns Plains Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Browns Plains Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Browns Plains Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Browns Plains Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Browns Plains Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.