Brookfield

Brookfield lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Brookfield's population was around 10,408 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 579 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,829. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,408 in June 2024 and additional 301 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 973 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Brookfield had a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outpacing Greater Melbourne. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.6% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, exceptional growth was predicted over the period with the area expected to expand by 4,408 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 42.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Brookfield among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Brookfield has seen approximately 62 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 312 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY-26.

On average, each dwelling constructed over this period accommodates about two new residents per year. This balance between supply and demand contributes to stable market conditions. The average construction cost of new properties is $240,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers in Brookfield compared to Greater Melbourne. Brookfield has significantly less development activity than the regional average, with a 76.0% reduction per person.

This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to limited new supply. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses (89.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 11.0%. This composition sustains Brookfield's suburban identity, catering to families seeking space. With around 189 people per dwelling approval, Brookfield exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Brookfield is expected to grow by approximately 4,408 residents by the year 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth in the future.

Brookfield has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include the Melton Line Upgrade, Scenic Botanica Estate, Toolern Precinct Structure Plan, and Melton Level Crossing Removal Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Brookfield lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Brookfield has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. The unemployment rate was 8.6% in September 2025, showing a growth of 3.7% over the past year compared to Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. As of that date, 4,936 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.9% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate.

Workforce participation in Brookfield was at 69.0%, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 17.0% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing sectors. Brookfield shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.0% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force increased by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Brookfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Brookfield SA2, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch, is $50,230 for financial year 2023. The average income for this area during the same period is $56,254. These figures are lower than the national averages. In Greater Melbourne, the median income is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income in Brookfield would be approximately $54,374 by September 2025, with an average income of around $60,895 during the same period. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Brookfield rank modestly, between the 28th and 43rd percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band includes 36.8% of the community (3,830 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Brookfield, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile.

Brookfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Brookfield, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Brookfield stood at 25.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,658, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Brookfield was $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Brookfield's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Brookfield features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 79.8% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 21.5% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households making up 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Brookfield aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (25.0%). Educational participation is high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.9% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Brookfield has 24 active public transport stops, served by seven bus routes offering 1,094 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 443 meters. Residents primarily commute outward using cars (92%), with trains at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. In 2021 Census data, 17% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency averages 156 trips across all routes, equating to about 45 weekly trips per stop.

Service frequency averages 156 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Brookfield's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Brookfield residents have relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis conducted in January-February 2022. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is very low, with approximately 48% of the total population (~4,943 people) having it, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.0%) and mental health issues (7.9%), while 71.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Under-65s have better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,484 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Brookfield was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Brookfield's population shows high cultural diversity, with 35.2% born overseas and 36.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 50.9%. The 'Other' category is overrepresented at 7.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' (20.8%), Australian (20.5%), and English (19.6%) are the top groups. Notably, Maltese (3.9% vs regional 1.1%), Samoan (1.6% vs 0.3%), and Serbian (0.7% vs 0.4%) are overrepresented in Brookfield.

Brookfield's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Brookfield's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Brookfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population of those aged 75-84 has grown from 3.4% to 5.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.6% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Brookfield, with the strongest projected growth occurring among those aged 45-54, expected to grow by 62%, adding 720 residents and reaching a total of 1,885.