Brookfield (Qld)

Brookfield is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Brookfield's population is estimated at around 3,645 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase from the 3,640 people counted in the 2021 Census, a rise of 5 individuals (0.1%). AreaSearch, after examining ERP data released by the ABS in June 2025 and validating new addresses since the Census date, estimated the resident population at 3,642. This results in a density ratio of 170 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for years post-2032. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 62 persons to 2041, but growth is anticipated for specific age cohorts, notably the 85 and over group expected to grow by 105 people.

The level of residential development activity in Brookfield is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Brookfield had around 9 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 45 homes were approved, with another 3 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.2 new residents per year was associated with each new home, indicating supply met or exceeded demand.

The average construction value of new properties was $942,000, suggesting a focus on premium segments. This year, there have been $40,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield had approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranked among the 19th percentile nationally, implying relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. Recent building activity comprised solely detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character.

The estimated population per dwelling approval was 828 people. With stable or declining population expected, Brookfield may experience reduced housing pressure, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

Brookfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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The labour market in Brookfield shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Brookfield has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,772 residents are employed at an unemployment rate of 2.0% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Brookfield lags behind Greater Brisbane at 59.8% compared to 69.6%. According to Census responses, 35.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Brookfield demonstrates notable concentration in professional & technical services with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.4% compared to 5.6% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.3%, combined with employment decreasing by 4.3%, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Brookfield. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Brookfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Brookfield's median income is $74,958 and average income is $124,474. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Assuming an 11.36% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,473 (median) and $138,614 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, Brookfield's incomes rank highly nationally, with household income at the 95th percentile, family income at the 94th percentile, and personal income at the 91st percentile. The $4000+ income bracket dominates in Brookfield with 47.9% of residents (1,745 people), differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.3%. In Brookfield, 60.3% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly income. After housing costs, residents retain 91.8% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Brookfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Brookfield's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Brookfield's home ownership stood at 48.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.8% and rented ones at 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,798, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $400, against Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Brookfield's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Brookfield features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 86.7% of all households, including 50.0% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Brookfield demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Brookfield's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly; 53.2% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This advantage positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities, with bachelor degrees leading at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (9.7%). Educational participation is notably high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.6% in secondary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in secondary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Brookfield indicates that there are 16 active transport stops currently operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with three individual routes providing a total of 740 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 435 meters from their nearest transport stop. In this primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 89%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 2.2, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census data, a significant proportion of residents, specifically 35.6%, work from home, a figure that may reflect the impact of COVID-19 conditions on working patterns.

The service frequency across all routes averages at approximately 105 trips per day, equating to roughly 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Brookfield's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Brookfield's health outcomes show remarkable results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 77% of Brookfield's total population of 2,789 people, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.9%) and asthma (6.3%). A significant majority, 72.6%, report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Brookfield has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.0% (801 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Despite strong health outcomes among seniors, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Brookfield was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Brookfield, surveyed in 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local markets with 11.2% of residents speaking languages other than English at home. Birthplace diversity was also high, with 32.0% born overseas. Christianity dominated religious beliefs, comprising 55.4%.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Brookfield at 0.6%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%. Ancestral origins showed English as the most common (30.6%), followed by Australian (21.3%) and Scottish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups were notably overrepresented: South Australian at 2.4% (regional avg: 0.6%), Welsh at 1.2% (regional avg: 0.5%), and Russian at 0.6% (regional avg: 0.3%).

Brookfield hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Brookfield is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and older than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (18.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (4.6%). The concentration of residents aged 15-24 in Brookfield is well above the national average of 12.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 increased from 13.2% to 18.2%, while the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 6.9% to 8.7%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 35 to 44 decreased from 10.1% to 8.3%, and the percentage of residents aged 65 to 74 dropped from 11.7% to 10.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Brookfield's age structure. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 98%, reaching 209 from 105. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 84% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.