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Shannon Brook NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shannon Brook NSW is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shannon Brook is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Shannon Brook is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Shannon Brook has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Shannon Brook has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shannon Brook is $1,344.

There were 11 recorded offences in Shannon Brook in 2024-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Shannon Brook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Shannon Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$758/wk

$39,416 per year

#4358 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,344/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Shannon Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (89) Female 51.4% (94)

Population Density

2.8

people per km²

182 people · 64.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,035

Family income/wk

Shannon 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)

Shannon Brook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.7% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.3% 22 dwellings

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

Shannon Brook Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Shannon Brook Religion

No Religion

35.2%

Anglican

27.5%

Catholic

19.2%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Baptist

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shannon Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Shannon Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 46 people

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Employed part-time

15.7% 18 people

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Not in labour force

44.3% 51 people

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

Shannon Brook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.9%

Bachelor Degree

14.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.3%

Certificate I/II

8.8%

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

Shannon Brook Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Labourers

21.3%

Clerical & Administrative

19.1%

Managers

19.1%

Community & Personal Service

6.4%

Professionals

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

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

Shannon Brook Field of Study

Engineering

27.6%

Society & Culture

27.6%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Agriculture & Environment

13.8%

Health

10.3%

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

Shannon Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shannon Brook Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

10.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shannon Brook Marital Status

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Married

44.2% 61

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Separated

2.2% 3

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Divorced

9.4% 13

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Widowed

6.5% 9

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Never married

37.7% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shannon Brook Ancestry

Australian

40.9%

English

37.1%

Scottish

5.9%

Irish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Italian

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Polish

1.7%

German

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shannon Brook School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Primary — Government

24.4%

Secondary — Catholic

17.8%

Pre-school

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

8.9%

Vocational Education

8.9%

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

Shannon Brook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.5% 38

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No need for assistance

89.5% 323

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

Shannon Brook Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.7% 17

—

Not a volunteer

87.3% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shannon Brook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shannon Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

18.8%

Walked only

4.7%

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

Shannon Brook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

48.0%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Shannon Brook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.0%

3 bedrooms

55.2%

4 bedrooms

32.8%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

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

Shannon Brook Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shannon Brook Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

346

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shannon Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Shannon Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

10.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shannon Brook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.0%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

One parent — children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shannon Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

30.1% 40

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Did not provide

69.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shannon Brook Children Ever Born

No children

23.4%

1 child

10.6%

2 children

23.4%

3 children

36.2%

4 children

6.4%

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

Shannon Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.0%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.7%

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

Shannon Brook Household Size

1 person

23.8%

2 persons

31.7%

3 persons

7.9%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

15.9%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shannon Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from NSW

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

Shannon Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.2%

Blended family — no other children

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shannon Brook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 11 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Shannon Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,575/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Shannon Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $6,825/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,305/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Shannon Brook vs State & National Average

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Pop: 91 Income: $632/wk Rent: $252/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $658/wk Rent: $242/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $384/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $991/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $489/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shannon Brook

What is the population of Shannon Brook NSW?

The population of Shannon Brook NSW is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Shannon Brook is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shannon Brook?

The median personal income in Shannon Brook NSW is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,575 per week.Family income is $2,035 per week.Shannon Brook is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shannon Brook?

Median rent in Shannon Brook NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shannon Brook ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shannon Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shannon Brook NSW is $1,344. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shannon Brook?

The median age in Shannon Brook NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shannon Brook a good suburb to live in?

Shannon Brook is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 182.The median income is $758/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 13540. All dollar figures in AUD.