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Middle Brook NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Middle Brook NSW is 260 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Middle Brook is $852 per week ($44,304 per year). Median rent in Middle Brook is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Middle Brook has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Middle Brook has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Brook is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Middle Brook in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Middle Brook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Middle Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$852/wk

$44,304 per year

#2739 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Middle Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (134) Female 48.1% (124)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

260 people · 72.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,225

Family income/wk

Middle Brook 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 & Locality (SAL)

Middle Brook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.9% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.1% 32 dwellings

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

Middle Brook Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Middle Brook Religion

Anglican

39.7%

No Religion

30.2%

Catholic

12.8%

Not stated

9.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Middle Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.3%

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

Middle Brook Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Middle Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

46.2% 84 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 39 people

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Not in labour force

32.4% 59 people

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

Middle Brook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

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

Middle Brook Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.5%

Professionals

18.1%

Managers

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Labourers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Middle Brook Field of Study

Engineering

24.7%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Society & Culture

7.8%

Health

7.8%

Education

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

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

Middle Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Middle Brook Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.2%

$4,000+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Middle Brook Marital Status

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Married

62.4% 133

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Separated

1.9% 4

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Divorced

6.6% 14

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Widowed

4.2% 9

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Never married

24.9% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Middle Brook Ancestry

English

35.5%

Australian

31.4%

Scottish

10.9%

Irish

9.1%

Other

3.2%

German

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.5%

Welsh

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Middle Brook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Pre-school

15.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.4%

Secondary — Government

13.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.5%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Secondary — Catholic

7.7%

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

Middle Brook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.0% 14

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 457

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

Middle Brook Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.3% 32

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Middle Brook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Middle Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Other

4.2%

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

Middle Brook Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

20.2%

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

Middle Brook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

47.7%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

6+ bedrooms

3.5%

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

Middle Brook Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Middle Brook Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

462

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Middle Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

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

Middle Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

17.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Middle Brook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

Couple — no children

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Middle Brook Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 7

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Never served

96.3% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Middle Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 23

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Did not provide

87.8% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Middle Brook Children Ever Born

No children

20.7%

1 child

13.8%

2 children

39.7%

3 children

25.9%

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

Middle Brook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Middle Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

38.9%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

14.2%

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

Middle Brook Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

10.5%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Middle Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

199

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Middle Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.1%

Step family — no other children

11.4%

Blended family — no other children

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Middle Brook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Middle Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,968/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Middle Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $8,528/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,568/wk

Rent share 20.3%

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Middle Brook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 130 Income: $679/wk Rent: $245/wk

Book Book

Pop: 130 Income: $1,105/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bullawa Creek

Pop: 130 Income: $667/wk Rent: $280/wk

Bunyah

Pop: 130 Income: $568/wk Rent: $316/wk

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Pop: 130 Income: $627/wk Rent: $195/wk

Dombarton

Pop: 130 Income: $752/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Brook

What is the population of Middle Brook NSW?

The population of Middle Brook NSW is 260 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Middle Brook is ranked #6,336 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Middle Brook?

The median personal income in Middle Brook NSW is $852 per week, or $44,304 per year.The median household income is $1,968 per week.Family income is $2,225 per week.Middle Brook is ranked #2,739 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Middle Brook?

Median rent in Middle Brook NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Middle Brook ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Middle Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Brook NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Middle Brook?

The median age in Middle Brook NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Middle Brook a good suburb to live in?

Middle Brook is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 260.The median income is $852/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 12611. All dollar figures in AUD.