Brooklyn (Vic.)

Brooklyn lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Brooklyn's population, as of November 2025, is estimated to be around 2,222 people. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 1,979 people, marking a growth of 243 individuals (12.3%). The current population estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses since the Census date and their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, which indicated a resident population of 2,172 for the suburb of Brooklyn (Vic.). This results in a density ratio of 405 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate since the 2021 Census exceeded both national and state averages, with overseas migration contributing approximately 73% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted to SA2 levels for areas not covered by the ABS data.

Future population dynamics suggest a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, forecasting an additional 647 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 25.1% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Brooklyn when compared nationally

Brooklyn recorded approximately 41 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 207 homes were granted approval, with an additional 9 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 0.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years, suggesting supply meets or exceeds demand and supports potential population growth while offering more buyer choices.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $410,000, below regional norms, indicating affordable housing options. This financial year, Brooklyn has seen $17.7 million in commercial approvals, implying balanced commercial development activity. New developments consist of 20% standalone homes and 80% medium to high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the existing 53% houses reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

Brooklyn has approximately 59 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Brooklyn is projected to gain 558 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Brooklyn has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Major initiatives include Altona North Strategic Site, The Fabric at Altona North, RBR Hub Industrial Estate, and Green Streets Program. Relevant projects are detailed below:.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Brooklyn ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Brooklyn has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.8%.

As of June 2025, 1,376 residents are employed, and the area's unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Brooklyn stands at 69.4%, exceeding Greater Melbourne's rate of 64.1%. Key employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has a significantly higher representation with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.5% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. There are 3.2 workers for every resident in Brooklyn, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from nearby areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.8% while the labour force grew by 5.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Brooklyn's specific employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Brooklyn is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income is $81,054 and the average income stands at $99,409. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $90,910 (median) and $111,497 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 84th percentile nationally ($1,064 weekly). Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 38.6% of residents (857 people), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 60th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Brooklyn displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluation in Brooklyn showed that 53.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 46.6% being other types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Melbourne metro had no recorded houses or other dwellings at the time of this data. Home ownership in Brooklyn stood at 21.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented dwellings at 40.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,068, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $391. Nationally, Brooklyn's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Brooklyn features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a median household size of 2.2 people

Family households constitute 62.6% of all households, including 21.9% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households making up 5.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people.

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

Brooklyn's university qualifications exceed the Australian average, with 34.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such degrees. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 31.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing them - advanced diplomas account for 11.2% and certificates for 20.1%.

A significant 24.8% of the population is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.5% in primary, 5.9% in tertiary, and 4.2% in secondary education. Annunciation School serves Brooklyn's educational needs with an enrollment of 69 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1065). This single school caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The low ratio of 3.1 school places per 100 residents indicates many local students attend schools outside Brooklyn.

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

Brooklyn has 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that together facilitate 3,519 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 183 meters.

On average, there are 502 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Brooklyn is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Brooklyn shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions.

Approximately 66% of Brooklyn's total population (1,465 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Brooklyn are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.7 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 72.7% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Melbourne. As of the latest data, 9.1% of Brooklyn's population is aged 65 and over (202 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Brooklyn 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's population shows high cultural diversity, with 38.2% born overseas and 35.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Brooklyn, comprising 42.2%. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 7.7% of Brooklyn's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.7%), Australian (15.1%), and Other (14.5%). Notably, Polish, Spanish, and Maltese ethnicities are also overrepresented in Brooklyn at 1.4%, 0.9%, and 2.4% respectively.

Brooklyn hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Brooklyn's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Brooklyn has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (28.3%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Brooklyn's population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 15.3% to 16.3%, while the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 has declined from 3.0% to 2.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Brooklyn, with the 55-64 age cohort projected to grow by 55%, adding 125 residents to reach a total of 354.