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Bruarong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bruarong VIC is 114 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bruarong is $638 per week ($33,176 per year). Median rent in Bruarong is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bruarong has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Bruarong has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bruarong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bruarong is $2,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Bruarong in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Bruarong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bruarong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$638/wk

$33,176 per year

#6466 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bruarong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (59) Female 47.8% (54)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

114 people · 45.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,775

Family income/wk

Bruarong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bruarong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.3% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.7% 10 dwellings

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

Bruarong Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Bruarong Religion

No Religion

35.2%

Catholic

24.8%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

7.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.7%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Buddhism

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bruarong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.9%

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

Bruarong Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 32 people

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Employed part-time

15.2% 12 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.3% 35 people

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

Bruarong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.5%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

9.1%

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

Bruarong Occupation

Professionals

38.1%

Managers

23.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.0%

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

Bruarong Field of Study

Engineering

68.4%

Health

31.6%

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

Bruarong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bruarong Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

23.5%

$4,000+/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bruarong Marital Status

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Married

62.2% 51

↔️

Separated

8.5% 7

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Divorced

8.5% 7

👤

Never married

20.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bruarong Ancestry

English

29.7%

Australian

20.0%

Irish

18.6%

Scottish

16.6%

Italian

4.1%

German

3.4%

Filipino

2.8%

Other

2.8%

Polish

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bruarong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

Pre-school

12.5%

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

Bruarong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 16

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 191

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

Bruarong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.9% 28

—

Not a volunteer

64.1% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bruarong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bruarong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Walked only

16.0%

Did not go to work

12.0%

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

Bruarong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.5%

2 vehicles

47.5%

3 vehicles

27.5%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Bruarong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

42.1%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

5 bedrooms

13.2%

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

Bruarong Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

52.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bruarong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

225

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bruarong Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Arthritis

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

Bruarong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bruarong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.8%

Couple — no children

36.5%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bruarong Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 5

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Never served

93.7% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bruarong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 10

—

Did not provide

86.5% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bruarong Children Ever Born

2 children

27.6%

3 children

44.8%

4 children

27.6%

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

Bruarong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Bruarong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

18.7%

30+ hours

17.3%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Bruarong Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

12.2%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bruarong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Bruarong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bruarong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bruarong Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Bruarong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,187/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Income: $693/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $15/wk

Moe

Income: $541/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Merbein

Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Kyabram

Income: $636/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Tatura

Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $56/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Bruarong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Daltons Bridge

Pop: 57 Income: $880/wk

Clear Lake

Pop: 57 Income: $816/wk Rent: $120/wk

Dergholm

Pop: 57 Income: $565/wk Rent: $130/wk

Elingamite

Pop: 57 Income: $665/wk

Fosterville

Pop: 57 Income: $599/wk Rent: $240/wk

Keely

Pop: 57 Income: $678/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bruarong

What is the population of Bruarong VIC?

The population of Bruarong VIC is 114 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Bruarong is ranked #8,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bruarong?

The median personal income in Bruarong VIC is $638 per week, or $33,176 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,775 per week.Bruarong is ranked #6,466 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bruarong?

Median rent in Bruarong VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bruarong ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bruarong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bruarong VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bruarong?

The median age in Bruarong VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bruarong a good suburb to live in?

Bruarong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 114.The median income is $638/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 20358. All dollar figures in AUD.