Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Brooklyn Park's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 5,495, reflecting a 9.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 5,040 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,213 residents following examination of ABS's June 2024 ERP data release and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. Brooklyn Park's population density is 3,545 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded the state average of 8.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Brooklyn Park is expected to grow by 735 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.3% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Brooklyn Park when compared nationally

Brooklyn Park averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 136 homes. In FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded to date. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value for new homes is $465,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In this financial year, Brooklyn Park has seen $7.8 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Brooklyn Park has 19.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 63rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 68.0% detached houses and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets.

With around 225 people per dwelling approval, Brooklyn Park's population is expected to grow by 569 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Brooklyn Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Expansion. Notable projects include Project Flight - Adelaide Airport Terminal and Infrastructure Upgrade, Southwark Grounds (Thebarton Technology Hub), and North South Corridor. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Brooklyn Park well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Brooklyn Park has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. As of September 2025, 3,140 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's level at 66.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services.

The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional average, but has lower representation in education & training at 7.9% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, while unemployment remained relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and a slight drop in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Brooklyn Park's employment mix indicates local employment should grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Brooklyn Park's median income among taxpayers is $50,558. The average income in this period was $63,151. This is below the national average. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 during the same financial year. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Brooklyn Park would be approximately $55,007 (median) and $68,708 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Brooklyn Park, between the 33rd and 45th percentiles. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.1% of the community (1,873 individuals), which is similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Brooklyn Park, with only 83.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 33rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Brooklyn Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Brooklyn Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.0% houses and 43.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brooklyn Park was at 27.9%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (30.5%) or rented (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,704, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,745. Median weekly rent was $285, compared to Adelaide metro's $310. Nationally, Brooklyn Park's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $375.

Brooklyn Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 60.7% of all households, including 26.0% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 39.3%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 5.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

The educational profile of Brooklyn Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 34.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's rate of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 10.7% while certificates account for 18.9%.

Educational participation is high with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 7.6% in primary, 7.0% in tertiary, and 4.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Brooklyn Park has 19 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 22 different routes that together facilitate 1,617 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 159 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 231 daily trips across all routes, which equates to about 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Brooklyn Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Brooklyn Park shows better-than-average health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 52% (~2855 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.0%) and mental health issues (7.0%). 72.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.9% in Greater Adelaide. 17.5% (~961 people) are aged 65 and over, with seniors' health outcomes being above average and similar to the general population's profile.

Brooklyn Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brooklyn Park's population shows high cultural diversity, with 40.3% born overseas and 41.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brooklyn Park, accounting for 43.7% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 6.8%, compared to 3.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups are English (17.9%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (17.1%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Greek is 6.0% in Brooklyn Park versus 6.1% regionally, Hungarian is 0.5% versus 0.3%, and Italian is 7.7% versus 6.7%.

Brooklyn Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Brooklyn Park is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 year age group is over-represented in Brooklyn Park at 20.2%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 16.7% and the national average of 14.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 year age group is under-represented at 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65-74 year age group has increased from 8.3% to 8.9%, while the 55-64 year cohort has declined from 10.8% to 9.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Brooklyn Park. The 75-84 year age group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 506 people from 340. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 53% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 year age group is projected to decline by 4 people.