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Brownsville NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brownsville, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Brownsville NSW is 524 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brownsville is $685 per week ($35,620 per year). Median rent in Brownsville is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Brownsville has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Brownsville has a population density of 541.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Brownsville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brownsville is $1,733.
There were 15 recorded offences in Brownsville in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).
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Brownsville Population
Brownsville Median Income & Rent
Brownsville Demographics
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Population Density
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Brownsville Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Brownsville Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Brownsville Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Brownsville Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Brownsville Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Brownsville Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Brownsville Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Brownsville Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Brownsville Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Brownsville Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Brownsville Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Brownsville Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Brownsville Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Brownsville School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Brownsville Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Brownsville Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Brownsville Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Brownsville How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Brownsville Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Brownsville Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Brownsville Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Brownsville Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Brownsville Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Brownsville Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Brownsville Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Brownsville Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Brownsville Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Brownsville Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Brownsville When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Brownsville Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Brownsville Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Brownsville Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Brownsville Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Brownsville Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Brownsville 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 between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownsville
What is the population of Brownsville NSW?
The population of Brownsville NSW is 524 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 541.2 people per km².Brownsville is ranked #4,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Brownsville?
The median personal income in Brownsville NSW is $685 per week, or $35,620 per year.The median household income is $1,160 per week.Family income is $1,493 per week.Brownsville is ranked #5,751 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Brownsville?
Median rent in Brownsville NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Brownsville ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Brownsville?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brownsville NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Brownsville?
The median age in Brownsville NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Brownsville a good suburb to live in?
Brownsville is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 524.The median income is $685/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 10609. All dollar figures in AUD.