Brukunga, SA: suburb profile

The population of Brukunga SA is 400 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brukunga is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Brukunga is $262 per week ($1,135 per month). Brukunga has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Brukunga has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brukunga is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.0% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brukunga is $1,350.

There were 2 recorded offences in Brukunga in 2024-25, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2024-25.

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Brukunga Population

400 residents at the 2021 Census.

Brukunga Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

Ranked 4,273 of 14,663

Median Rent

$262/wk

$1,135 per month

Ranked 5,876 of 14,663

Median Age

42years

4 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brukunga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (210) Female 48.0% (194)

Population Density

people per km²

400 people · 26.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,096

Family income/wk

Brukunga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Brukunga Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Brukunga, 38.0% are owned outright and 62.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

38.0%

Owned with mortgage

62.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India

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

Brukunga Religion

No religion

49.0%

Not stated

12.3%

Anglican

11.0%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Lutheran

5.8%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Catholic

4.0%

Buddhism

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Brukunga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Brukunga Employment

Employed full-time

36.9% 106 people

Employed part-time

30.0% 86 people

Unemployed

2.8% 8 people

Not in labour force

30.3% 87 people

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

Brukunga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.7%

Bachelor Degree

21.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

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

Brukunga Occupation

Professionals

28.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.8%

Managers

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

6.6%

Labourers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

Sales Workers

2.2%

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

Brukunga Field of Study

Engineering

20.7%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Health

18.5%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Education

8.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Architecture & Building

2.2%

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

Brukunga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brukunga Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Brukunga Marital Status

Married

48.8% 156

Separated

2.2% 7

Divorced

10.3% 33

Widowed

2.5% 8

Never married

36.3% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Brukunga Ancestry

English

49.8%

Australian

40.3%

German

11.8%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

7.2%

Australian Aboriginal

2.3%

Chinese

1.3%

Italian

1.3%

French

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Spanish

0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Brukunga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.9%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Secondary — Government

8.9%

Pre-school

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

7.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.6%

Primary — Catholic

5.1%

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

Brukunga Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.8%

No need for assistance

93.2%

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

Brukunga Volunteering

Volunteer

26.6% 80

Not a volunteer

73.4% 221

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Brukunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$600-$799/mo

11.3%

$800-$999/mo

12.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brukunga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.1%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Walked only

5.1%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Bus

2.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.3%

Truck

1.7%

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

Brukunga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

21.5%

2 vehicles

38.9%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

18.1%

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

Brukunga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

9.2%

3 bedrooms

60.1%

4 bedrooms

20.9%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Brukunga Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Brukunga Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Brukunga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Brukunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Brukunga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.6%

Couple — no children

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Brukunga Military Service

Previously served

7.0% 21

Never served

93.0% 281

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Brukunga Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 46

Did not provide

84.8% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brukunga Children Ever Born

No children

31.8%

1 child

9.1%

2 children

43.6%

3 children

11.8%

4 children

3.6%

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

Brukunga When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Brukunga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

35.2%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Brukunga Household Size

1 person

25.7%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

8.8%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Brukunga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

324

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

Brukunga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.1%

Step family — no other children

6.8%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Brukunga Crime Statistics

2 reported offences in 2024-25, by category.

Theft

Fraud

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Brukunga Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,458/wk

Median rent $262/wk

Rent to income 18.0%

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

Median rent in Brukunga against your income

Your weekly income

About $6,318 a month

Median rent $262/wk

Left after rent $1,196/wk

Rent share 18.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Berri

Income: $610/wk Rent: $215/wk $47/wk less rent

Moorak

Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk $12/wk less rent

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk $82/wk less rent

Risdon Park South

Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk $77/wk less rent

Renmark West

Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk $62/wk less rent

Paringa

Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk $62/wk less rent

Port Pirie South

Income: $616/wk Rent: $200/wk $62/wk less rent

Mount Gambier

Income: $691/wk Rent: $220/wk $42/wk less rent

Brukunga vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Brukunga is $762 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 348th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $262 a week, $38 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Brukunga	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$762/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,458/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$262/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,350/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	42	43	42
Rent share of household income	18.0%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Brukunga

The closest suburb to Brukunga is Nairne, 4.7 km away.

Nairne

4.7 km away · income $859/wk · rent $350/wk

Woodside (SA)

7.5 km away · income $757/wk · rent $320/wk

Littlehampton

8.1 km away · income $886/wk · rent $360/wk

Oakbank

9.5 km away · income $889/wk · rent $340/wk

Balhannah

10.6 km away · income $843/wk · rent $335/wk

Mount Barker (SA)

11.2 km away · income $815/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brukunga

What is the population of Brukunga SA?

The population of Brukunga SA is 400 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km².Brukunga is ranked #5,423 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brukunga?

The median personal income in Brukunga SA is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $2,096 per week.Brukunga is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brukunga?

Median rent in Brukunga SA is $262 per week ($1,135 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brukunga ranks #5,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brukunga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brukunga SA is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brukunga?

The median age in Brukunga SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brukunga a good suburb to live in?

Brukunga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 400.The median income is $762/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 40174. All dollar figures in AUD.