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 estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is around 5,222. This reflects an increase of 182 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,040. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,204 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,369 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for Brooklyn Park was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, Brooklyn Park is expected to grow by just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an anticipated increase of 724 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 15.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Brooklyn Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Brooklyn Park has averaged approximately 23 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 117 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.5 new residents is gained per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $465,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals have reached $17.3 million, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Brooklyn Park has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 48th percentile nationally in terms of buyer choice, which supports interest in existing dwellings. New building activity comprises 71.0% standalone homes and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Brooklyn Park's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The area has approximately 341 people per dwelling approval, indicating low density characteristics. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Brooklyn Park is expected to grow by 831 residents through to 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential heightened competition among buyers as the population grows.

Brooklyn Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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Employment performance in Brooklyn Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Brooklyn Park has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 3,114 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 66.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, but lower representation in education & training at 7.9% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 3.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest further insights into potential future demand within Brooklyn Park. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Brooklyn Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Brooklyn Park's median income among taxpayers is $50,558. The average income is $63,151. This is just below the national average. In Greater Adelaide, the median income is $52,592 and the average is $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Brooklyn Park would be approximately $57,045 (median) and $71,253 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Brooklyn Park rank modestly, between the 33rd and 45th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 34.1% of locals (1,780 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, 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

In Brooklyn Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 57.0% of dwellings were houses while 43.1% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brooklyn Park stood at 27.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones at 41.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,704, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,745. Median weekly rent in Brooklyn Park was recorded at $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 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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 matches the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Brooklyn Park's residents aged 15+ have a university qualification rate of 34.3%, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's rate of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.6% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 18.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.6% in primary education, 7.0% in tertiary education, and 4.9% pursuing secondary education. Brooklyn Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 355 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1050). The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited, with 6.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.8, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Brooklyn Park has 19 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 20 individual routes that collectively facilitate 1,609 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 229 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per 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 higher-than-average health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Its private health cover rate is approximately 52% (~2,713 people), slightly higher 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% of residents are aged 65 and over (913 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health 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 has high cultural diversity, with 40.3% of its population born overseas and 41.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Brooklyn Park, accounting for 43.7% of people. There's an overrepresentation in Other religions, which makes up 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%). Notably, Greek is overrepresented at 6.0%, Hungarian at 0.5%, and Italian at 7.7%.

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 and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 25-34 age cohort is over-represented at 20.3% locally, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 9.4%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65-74 age group has increased from 8.3% to 9.0% of the population, while the 55-64 age group has declined from 10.8% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Brooklyn Park. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 58%, adding 184 people and reaching a total of 503 from 318. The 0-4 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 4%, with an increase of only 10 residents.