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

The population of the suburb of Brookfield (Qld) is estimated to be around 3,749 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 109 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,640. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,745 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 175 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, demographic trends indicate a decline in overall population by 30 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group projected to increase by 126 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Brookfield, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Brookfield has seen approximately 9 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 45 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.3 new residents per year have arrived for each new home over these five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent figures show this has increased to 6.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $942,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This year, there have been $40,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Brookfield shows roughly 75% of the construction activity per person, placing it among the 19th percentile nationally when measured by dwelling approvals per capita. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing properties due to its established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Brookfield's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population count of 829 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Brookfield should see reduced pressure on housing in the future, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to influence the region: 2172 Moggill Road Townhouses, Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Tallowood The Gap, and Building Future Hospitals Program. Details about these key initiatives follow.

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

Brookfield has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation and a low unemployment rate of 2.2%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of December 2025. In this month, 1,825 residents were employed at a rate 1.9% below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was lower at 60.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%.

Census responses showed 35.6% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Key industries included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical employment was notably high at twice the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence, at 2.4% compared to the regional 5.6%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by working population vs resident population counts. Over December 2024 to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6%, with employment down by 3.8%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and a fall in unemployment of 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brookfield's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes without considering 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 has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $74,958 and the average income stands at $124,474. In contrast, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Brookfield are approximately $82,386 (median) and $136,809 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Brookfield rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 99th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $4000+ dominates with 47.9% of residents (1,795 people), differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.3%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 60.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 91.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brookfield was at 48.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.8% and rented ones at 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,798, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Brookfield was $400, compared to 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 account for 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 constitute 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 is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 53.2% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area's most common degree type is Bachelor degrees at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates also at 9.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% 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

Brookfield has 16 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by three routes that together facilitate 740 weekly passenger journeys. The area's transport accessibility is deemed moderate, with residents on average situated 435 metres from the nearest stop. Most Brookfield residents commute outwards, with cars being the prevalent mode of transportation at 89%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 35.6% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 105 trips daily across all routes, translating 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 exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low, especially among younger cohorts. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 77% of Brookfield's total population (2,868 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.9% and 6.3% of residents respectively. 72.6% of Brookfield's residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (854 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, but ranked 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's cultural diversity was notable, with 11.2% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.0% born overseas. Christianity dominated the religious landscape in Brookfield, comprising 55.4% of the population. However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.6% of Brookfield's population versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (30.6%), Australian (21.3%), and Scottish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences in representation: South Australian at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Welsh at 1.2% versus 0.5%, and Russian at 0.6% against 0.3%.

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

The median age in Brookfield is 47 years, which is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the cohort aged 55-64 is over-represented in Brookfield at 14.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 4.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.2% to 17.3%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 6.9% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 8.5%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 15.6% to 14.4%. Population forecasts for Brookfield in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 116 people (97%), from 119 to 236. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 82% of projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 65-74 and 0-4 are expected to experience population declines.