Brucedale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brucedale NSW is 184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brucedale is $1,067 per week ($55,484 per year). Median rent in Brucedale is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Brucedale has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Brucedale has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brucedale is $1,900.

There were 2 recorded offences in Brucedale in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Brucedale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brucedale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,067/wk
$55,484 per year
#841 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
#2711 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,900/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brucedale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (94) Female 48.4% (88)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
184 people · 49.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,071
Family income/wk

Brucedale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brucedale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.9% 33 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.1% 25 dwellings

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

Brucedale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brucedale Religion

Catholic
32.7%
No Religion
31.0%
Anglican
17.5%
Not stated
7.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.8%
Lutheran
2.9%
Uniting Church
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brucedale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Brucedale Employment

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Employed full-time
48.0% 59 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 31 people
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Not in labour force
26.8% 33 people

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

Brucedale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.0%
Bachelor Degree
37.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%

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

Brucedale Occupation

Professionals
43.2%
Managers
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
7.4%
Sales Workers
3.7%

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

Brucedale Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.4%
Engineering
22.4%
Health
16.4%
Education
13.4%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Architecture & Building
6.0%

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

Brucedale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brucedale Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.3%
$4,000+/wk
39.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brucedale Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 80
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Separated
6.1% 9
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Divorced
6.8% 10
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Widowed
3.4% 5
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Never married
29.7% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brucedale Ancestry

English
30.9%
Australian
29.6%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
10.3%
Other
4.7%
German
3.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.3%
Chinese
1.3%
Italian
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brucedale School & University Attendance

Pre-school
20.9%
Primary — Government
18.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
18.6%
Secondary — Catholic
16.3%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
11.6%

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

Brucedale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 8
No need for assistance
97.7% 339

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

Brucedale Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.8% 37
Not a volunteer
73.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brucedale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
57.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brucedale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.2%
Did not go to work
6.9%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Walked only
3.4%

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

Brucedale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3 vehicles
38.1%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

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

Brucedale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
6.2%
3 bedrooms
15.4%
4 bedrooms
50.8%
5 bedrooms
20.0%
6+ bedrooms
7.7%

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

Brucedale Population Mobility

15.8%
moved in the last year
27.6%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brucedale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
340
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brucedale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
7
Asthma
5
Heart disease
5
Stroke
3

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

Brucedale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500+/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brucedale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.2%
Couple — no children
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
23.5%
One parent — children under 15
7.2%
One parent — no children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brucedale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.9% 29
Did not provide
79.1% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brucedale Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
1 child
5.1%
2 children
42.4%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
5.1%

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

Brucedale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.6%
5–14 hours
30.1%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Brucedale Household Size

1 person
16.9%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
18.6%
5 persons
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brucedale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from QLD
3

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

Brucedale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
87.0%
Step family — no other children
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brucedale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Brucedale Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $370/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Brucedale

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $2,380/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brucedale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Brucedale

What is the population of Brucedale NSW?

The population of Brucedale NSW is 184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Brucedale is ranked #7,191 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brucedale?

The median personal income in Brucedale NSW is $1,067 per week, or $55,484 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $3,071 per week.Brucedale is ranked #841 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brucedale?

Median rent in Brucedale NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brucedale ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brucedale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brucedale NSW is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brucedale?

The median age in Brucedale NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brucedale a good suburb to live in?

Brucedale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 184.The median income is $1,067/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 10610. All dollar figures in AUD.