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Bruthen VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bruthen, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bruthen VIC is 820 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bruthen is $625 per week ($32,500 per year). Median rent in Bruthen is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bruthen has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Bruthen has a population density of 11.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bruthen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bruthen is $1,083.
There were 18 recorded offences in Bruthen in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (6 offences).
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Bruthen Population
Bruthen Median Income & Rent
Bruthen Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bruthen Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bruthen Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bruthen Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bruthen Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bruthen Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bruthen Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bruthen Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bruthen Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bruthen Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bruthen Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bruthen Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bruthen Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bruthen Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bruthen Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bruthen School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bruthen Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bruthen Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bruthen Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bruthen How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bruthen Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bruthen Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bruthen Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bruthen Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bruthen Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bruthen Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bruthen Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bruthen Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bruthen Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bruthen Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bruthen When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bruthen Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bruthen Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bruthen Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bruthen Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bruthen Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 18 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Bruthen 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 under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bruthen
What is the population of Bruthen VIC?
The population of Bruthen VIC is 820 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.9 people per km².Bruthen is ranked #4,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bruthen?
The median personal income in Bruthen VIC is $625 per week, or $32,500 per year.The median household income is $1,198 per week.Family income is $1,508 per week.Bruthen is ranked #6,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bruthen?
Median rent in Bruthen VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bruthen ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bruthen?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bruthen VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bruthen?
The median age in Bruthen VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bruthen a good suburb to live in?
Bruthen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 820.The median income is $625/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 20364. All dollar figures in AUD.