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Brucknell VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brucknell VIC is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brucknell is $922 per week ($47,944 per year). Median rent in Brucknell is $100 per week ($433 per month). Brucknell has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Brucknell has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brucknell is $797.

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

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Brucknell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brucknell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$922/wk

$47,944 per year

#1882 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$797/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brucknell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (63) Female 50.4% (64)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

127 people · 37.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Brucknell Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

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)

Brucknell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 15 dwellings

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

Brucknell Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Brucknell Religion

No Religion

52.3%

Catholic

19.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

10.8%

Uniting Church

10.0%

Anglican

5.4%

Not stated

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brucknell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Brucknell Employment

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Employed full-time

49.0% 50 people

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Employed part-time

19.6% 20 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 32 people

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

Brucknell Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.6%

Certificate III/IV

28.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

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

Brucknell Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Professionals

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

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

Brucknell Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

18.6%

Engineering

15.3%

Society & Culture

15.3%

Health

13.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

Education

8.5%

Management & Commerce

8.5%

Creative Arts

6.8%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

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

Brucknell Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brucknell Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brucknell Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 55

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Divorced

4.9% 5

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Widowed

2.9% 3

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Never married

38.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brucknell Ancestry

English

32.2%

Irish

21.3%

Australian

17.8%

Scottish

14.9%

Maori

4.6%

New Zealander

3.4%

German

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brucknell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.5%

Secondary — Government

39.1%

Vocational Education

17.4%

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

Brucknell Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 244

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

Brucknell Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.7% 33

—

Not a volunteer

67.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brucknell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

50.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brucknell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Walked only

9.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.7%

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

Brucknell Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.1%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

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

Brucknell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

49.2%

4 bedrooms

23.7%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

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

Brucknell Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brucknell Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

255

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brucknell Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Brucknell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

19.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brucknell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.5%

Couple — no children

45.4%

Couple — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brucknell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 12

—

Did not provide

88.1% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brucknell Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

1 child

21.1%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

31.6%

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

Brucknell When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Brucknell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

7.2%

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

Brucknell Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

45.8%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brucknell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

107

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Brucknell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brucknell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Brucknell Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,768/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.7%

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

If you earn X in Brucknell

Your weekly income

≈ $7,661/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,668/wk

Rent share 5.7%

Brucknell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Ghin Ghin

Pop: 64 Income: $1,025/wk

Kenley

Pop: 64 Income: $812/wk Rent: $73/wk

Kiata

Pop: 64 Income: $575/wk

Melbourne Airport

Pop: 64 Income: $262/wk

Minimay

Pop: 64 Income: $891/wk Rent: $96/wk

Myamyn

Pop: 64 Income: $575/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brucknell

What is the population of Brucknell VIC?

The population of Brucknell VIC is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Brucknell is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brucknell?

The median personal income in Brucknell VIC is $922 per week, or $47,944 per year.The median household income is $1,768 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Brucknell is ranked #1,882 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brucknell?

Median rent in Brucknell VIC is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 5.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brucknell ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brucknell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brucknell VIC is $797. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brucknell?

The median age in Brucknell VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brucknell a good suburb to live in?

Brucknell is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 127.The median income is $922/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.7% 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: 20359. All dollar figures in AUD.