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Brookfield (Qld) has an estimated 3,645 residents. That puts 170 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the surrounding region with validated new addresses logged following the Census, the population of the suburb of Brookfield (Qld) stands at roughly 3,645 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 5 people (0.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,640 people. Such movement is derived from an estimated resident count of 3,642 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1 validated new addresses post-Census. With a density of 170 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and room for prospective building activity.
Net gains were heavily underpinned by overseas migration, which made up around 83.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) by ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. For unrepresented localities or horizons extending past 2032, Queensland State Government 2023 release projections based on 2021 data are incorporated. Because these state figures omit age-specific distributions, AreaSearch allocates proportional weightings using the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release (2022 base). Applying this framework to future demographic shifts, the suburb of Brookfield (Qld) is forecast to contract by 89 persons by 2041. In contrast, older demographics will expand, spearheaded by the 85 and over bracket which is slated to increase by 86 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Brookfield (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Brookfield averages roughly 9 dwellings approved for construction each year, accumulating to approximately 47 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been recorded. Amid demographic contraction, residential construction has generally kept pace with local requirements, providing sufficient options for purchasers. Furthermore, approvals for commercial construction have reached $40,000 during the current financial year, underscoring an overwhelming concentration on residential building. Residential building approvals per capita in Brookfield track at roughly two-thirds of the Greater Brisbane benchmark and place the locality in the 4th percentile nationwide, constraining purchasing opportunities and bolstering demand across established residences.
This below-average national standing mirrors the mature nature of the market and points toward potential planning limitations. In addition, all recent construction activity has been dedicated to standalone dwellings, preserving low-density characteristics and drawing buyers seeking spacious detached housing. With demographic projections remaining flat or trending downward, reduced pressure on the housing stock may foster advantageous conditions for property purchasers in Brookfield.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Brookfield (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Brookfield (Qld), worth an estimated $19.2 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning strategies, and infrastructure initiatives exert a substantial influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 notable developments positioned to influence the surrounding district. Primary initiatives include 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Tallowood The Gap, and Building Future Hospitals Program, with the following overview covering those holding the greatest local significance.
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42-50 Merlin Terrace Kenmore Residential Development
Development approval for multiple dwellings and townhouse residential development located along Merlin Terrace in Kenmore. The project delivers residential townhome/apartment housing with associated access infrastructure, private open space, and landscaping across the consolidated site. Planning assessment and approval was processed through Brisbane City Council development planning frameworks.
Kenmore Roundabout Upgrade - Moggill Road and Brookfield Road
Transport and Main Roads planning study investigating improvements to the intersection of Moggill Road and Brookfield Road in Kenmore. Following community consultation rejecting complete roundabout signalisation, investigations focus on targeted safety, active transport, and corridor flow improvements. The project is managed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Moggill Road Active Transport Corridor
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Woodlands Residences
An exclusive collection of seventeen freehold, architecturally designed homes nestled within the thriving natural habitat of Mount Coot-tha. Four-bedroom townhomes with double garage, featuring sustainable design with solar power and EV charging. Completion July 2025.
2172 Moggill Road Townhouses
Development-ready 1.62-hectare site with approved Development Application from Brisbane City Council for 50 luxury four-bedroom townhouses. The approved design is architect-designed for Kenmore's older demographic, featuring accessible layouts with wider doorways, staircases, and convenient ground-level garages and master bedrooms. Ideal for retirees or downsizers seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Brisbane's most sought-after executive suburbs with excellent connectivity to the CBD, top-rated schools, and major shopping centers.
Treetops at Kenmore
A designer collection of 96 contemporary four-bedroom luxury townhomes on a 32,520 sqm site, nestled amongst a lush Australian native landscape with a natural canopy of Eucalypt treetops. The development features resort-style amenities, a 3100m2 environmental green zone, and sustainable design with solar power and EV charging. The project is located 4km from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 10km from the CBD. It is developed by CDL Australia and Metro Group, and built by Creation Homes.
Centenary Bridge Upgrade
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade in Australia entails constructing a new three-lane bridge, refurbishing the current bridges for southbound traffic, and enhancing active transport facilities.
The Priory - Indooroopilly
Luxury boutique development of 13 bespoke apartments featuring river views, double glazing, real timber herringbone flooring, and premium finishes. Amenities include heated magnesium pool and spa, steam room, residents' gym, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Developed by Pitman Properties with 40+ years experience.
1,751 residents of Brookfield (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,799. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,189, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour pool in Brookfield is distinguished by advanced educational qualifications, prominent professional services participation, and a jobless rate standing at merely 2.7%, according to AreaSearch statistical area compilations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,751, with local unemployment sitting 1.7% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 59.2% versus 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census findings also reveal that 35.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions must be taken into account. Key sectors employing local residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Specialization is particularly elevated in professional & technical, where local representation is 2.0 times the broader metropolitan standard. By contrast, transport, postal & warehousing constitutes a modest 2.4% of employment against the regional benchmark of 5.6%. Comparing resident counts with Census workplace figures highlights a constrained volume of employment within the immediate locality. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS datasets indicates that during the year to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 3.4% and total employment fell by 4.2%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion in its workforce, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Broader labor projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future staffing requirements. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across industries. Projecting these industry trends onto Brookfield's workforce distribution suggests local employment expansion of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (note that this modeling uses simple weighting for illustrative purposes and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Brookfield (Qld) is $3,778 a week (about $196,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,204 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,958 a year against an average of $124,474. The average runs 66% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records from financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Brookfield place it among the highest-earning areas nationwide. Taxpayers report a median income of $74,958 alongside an average income of $124,474, compared to Greater Brisbane marks of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $83,473 for median earnings and $138,614 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings between the 91st and 99th percentiles across Australia.
A significant 47.9% of residents (1,745 people) earn in the $4000+ bracket, whereas the primary cohort across the wider capital sits in the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 33.3%. Overall, 60.3% of individuals receive more than $3,000 per week, underpinning high-end commercial and retail trade. Locals retain 91.8% of their earnings after servicing residential costs, highlighting substantial disposable income and placing the suburb in the 10th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Brookfield (Qld) had 1,127 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,798 a month. Rent absorbs 10.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the local housing stock is overwhelmingly composed of standalone houses at 95.8%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures making up 4.2%, whereas the Brisbane metro split stands at 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is exceptionally pronounced at 48.8%, far exceeding metropolitan levels, while remaining residences are held under a mortgage (42.8%) or rented (8.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments reach $2,798 and median weekly rental payments stand at $400, well above Brisbane metro figures of $1,863 and $380. Compared nationally, local mortgage repayments significantly outpace the Australian standard of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Brookfield (Qld) counted 1,127 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 86.7%, encompassing couples with children at 50.0%, couples without children at 30.8%, and single parent households at 5.8%. The remaining 13.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person homes at 12.4% and group dwellings at 0.8%. The typical household size stands at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.2% of adults in Brookfield (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 9.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 450 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,164 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Qualifications across Brookfield substantially exceed broader standards, with 53.2% of persons aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% throughout Australia. This knowledge profile provides a distinct edge in professional sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 32.2% of qualifications, postgraduate degrees account for 16.4%, and graduate diplomas stand at 4.6%. Meanwhile, vocational credentials account for 19.4% among those aged 15+, divided between advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (9.7%). Participation in study is robust, with 32.6% of the population actively pursuing formal learning. This cohort consists of 11.6% attending secondary school, 10.0% enrolled in primary education, and 7.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Brookfield (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.6% of residents in Brookfield (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 76.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Brookfield reflect excellent outcomes based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality trends, with younger demographics demonstrating a notably low incidence of routine ailments. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is remarkably strong at approximately 77% of all residents (2,789 people), surpassing both the Greater Brisbane level of 55.8% and the national baseline of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, impacting 6.9 and 6.3% of the community respectively, while 72.6% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age cohorts maintain high vitality with minimal chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population (780 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane. Older residents display favorable health measures, though their national standing is slightly below that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.0% of Brookfield (Qld) residents were born overseas and 11.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.6%) and Australian (21.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Brookfield exceeds typical area benchmarks, with 11.2% of residents using a language other than English in the home and 32.0% being born overseas. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 55.4% of residents. The most noticeable variation is found in Judaism, which represents 0.6% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental background and ancestry, English represents the leading heritage at 30.6%, followed by Australian at 21.3% and Scottish at 11.0%. Distinct variations emerge across other backgrounds as well: South Australian heritage accounts for 2.4% (compared to 0.6% across the wider region), Welsh stands at 1.2% (against 0.5%), and Russian makes up 0.6% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Brookfield (Qld) is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Brookfield exhibits a mature demographic profile compared to the broader capital. August 2026 figures show that 30.2% of the local community falls into the mature adult and early retirement bracket (45 - 64), whereas Greater Brisbane records 22.6%, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 13.5% locally versus 30.6% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 46 as at August 2026, slightly below the 47 recorded at the 2021 Census, but well above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the Australian median of 38 at that Census.
Young residents and children (0 - 24) have risen from 32.2% at the Census to an estimated 35.6%. By 2041, seniors and retirees (65+) are projected to experience the greatest influx, adding 133 (17%) to total 913, while both children/young adults and young/middle-aged adults are slated to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Brookfield (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,640 at the 2021 Census → 3,645 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30386). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.