Brooklyn Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Brooklyn Park SA is 5,040 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brooklyn Park is $782 per week ($40,664 per year). Median rent in Brooklyn Park is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Brooklyn Park has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Brooklyn Park has a population density of 3,260 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brooklyn Park is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooklyn Park is $1,704.

There were 178 recorded offences in Brooklyn Park in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (87 offences).

Population
5,040
Census 2021
Median income
$782/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$285/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Brooklyn Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Brooklyn Park is $782 a week, 3% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 309th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $285 a week, $15 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBrooklyn ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$782/wk$759/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,466/wk$1,494/wk −2%$1,637/wk
Rent$285/wk$300/wk −5%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,704/mo$1,534/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.4%19.5% −0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Brooklyn Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Brooklyn Park Population

5,040 residents at the 2021 Census.

Brooklyn Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$782/wk
$40,664 per year
Ranked 3,903 of 14,663
Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
Ranked 5,291 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,704/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Brooklyn Park Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,466/wk
Median rent $285/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Brooklyn Park against your income

About $6,353 a month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $1,181/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Brooklyn Park Schools

23
schools nearby
11
government
1039
avg ICSEA score
8,890
total students
Richmond Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 362 students
1122
ICSEA
Torrensville Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 380 students
1099
ICSEA
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 262 students
1084
ICSEA
St Francis School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 457 students
1075
ICSEA
Lockleys North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 422 students
1069
ICSEA
Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic
Combined · U · 70 students
1066
ICSEA
Brooklyn Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 118 students
1066
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 223 students
1063
ICSEA
Allenby Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 392 students
1062
ICSEA
St John Bosco School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 252 students
1054
ICSEA
Kidman Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 485 students
1053
ICSEA
Cowandilla Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 341 students
1051
ICSEA
Nazareth Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,576 students
1049
ICSEA
St George College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 350 students
1046
ICSEA
Flinders Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 187 students
1037
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Brooklyn Park, with a map

Brooklyn Park Map

Brooklyn Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Brooklyn Park, South Australia: 34.9303°S, 138.5435°E

Brooklyn Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Brooklyn Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (2,574) Female 48.9% (2,466)

Population Density

3,260
people per km²
5,040 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,955
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
12.4%
Italy
2.1%
England
2.1%
Philippines
2.0%
China
1.8%
Greece
1.7%
Nepal
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
6.8%
Greek
4.5%
Italian
3.3%
Mandarin
2.4%
Hindi
2.1%
Nepali
1.6%
Urdu
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
22.8%
Australian
22.3%
Italian
9.8%
Indian
8.9%
Greek
7.7%
Scottish
5.8%
Irish
5.7%
German
4.9%
Chinese
4.7%
Filipino
2.3%
Croatian
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
31.2%
Catholic
19.2%
Eastern Orthodox
8.3%
Hinduism
8.2%
Other religions
6.4%
Sikhism
5.9%
Not stated
4.9%
Islam
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.8% 1,884
Separated
2.9% 126
Divorced
8.4% 361
Widowed
5.1% 218
Never married
39.8% 1,709

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.7%
Couple: no children
30.0%
Couple: no children under 15
14.9%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.6%
2 persons
32.4%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
3.5%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Brooklyn Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,138 occupied private dwellings in Brooklyn Park at the 2021 Census, 39.8% were rented, 26.9% owned outright and 28.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 63 dwellings
Owned outright
26.9% 576 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.7% 613 dwellings
Rented
39.8% 851 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 30 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
16.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.1%
2 bedrooms
41.2%
3 bedrooms
40.3%
4 bedrooms
11.0%
5 bedrooms
2.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.8%
$800-$999/mo
7.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.1%
1 vehicle
43.2%
2 vehicles
32.1%
3 vehicles
8.2%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Brooklyn Park

Employment

Employed full-time
38.5% 1,538 people
Employed part-time
25.4% 1,016 people
Unemployed
3.9% 154 people
Not in labour force
32.2% 1,286 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.8%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Managers
9.7%
Labourers
8.4%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Bus
9.1%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Bicycle
1.6%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.3%
Train
0.2%
Tram/Light Rail
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.7%
Certificate III/IV
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.2%
Engineering
14.2%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Health
12.4%
Education
7.6%
Information Technology
7.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.0%
Vocational Education
23.9%
Secondary: Government
13.1%
Primary: Catholic
11.3%
Secondary: Catholic
10.4%
Pre-school
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.5%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
392
Asthma
163
Diabetes
144
Arthritis
133
Heart disease
124
Lung condition
74
Cancer
63
Kidney disease
40
Stroke
37
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 515
Did not provide
87.5% 3,594

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.9% 529
Not a volunteer
87.1% 3,586

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
2.1% 87
Never served
97.7% 4,042

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.0%
1 child
15.8%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
11.4%
4 children
2.9%
5+ children
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
29
1951: 1960
117
1961: 1970
145
1971: 1980
62
1981: 1990
112
1991: 2000
117
2001: 2010
346
2011: 2015
352
2016
96
2017
126
2018
169
2019
178
2020
73
2021
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.8%
moved in the last year
45.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,085
Moved from SA
502
Moved: same area (SA2)
50
Moved from overseas
43
Moved from VIC
33
Moved from NSW
29
Moved from QLD
23
Moved from WA
12
Moved from NT
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
29.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.9%
Step family: no other children
4.8%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Brooklyn Park Crime Statistics

178 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
87
Assault
30
Property Damage
23
Break & Enter
22
Fraud
7
Other Against Person
6
Homicide
2
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Brooklyn Park

The closest suburb to Brooklyn Park is West Richmond, 1.2 km away.

West Richmond
1.2 km away · income $724/wk · rent $320/wk
Cowandilla
1.2 km away · income $589/wk · rent $300/wk
Lockleys
1.3 km away · income $878/wk · rent $350/wk
Underdale
1.3 km away · income $830/wk · rent $310/wk
Richmond (SA)
1.9 km away · income $771/wk · rent $300/wk
Torrensville
1.9 km away · income $799/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Park

What is the population of Brooklyn Park SA?

The population of Brooklyn Park SA is 5,040 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,260 people per km². Brooklyn Park is ranked #1,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brooklyn Park?

The median personal income in Brooklyn Park SA is $782 per week, or $40,664 per year. The median household income is $1,466 per week. Family income is $1,955 per week. Brooklyn Park is ranked #3,903 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brooklyn Park?

Median rent in Brooklyn Park SA is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Brooklyn Park ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brooklyn Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brooklyn Park SA is $1,704. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brooklyn Park?

The median age in Brooklyn Park SA is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brooklyn Park a good suburb to live in?

Brooklyn Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,040. The median income is $782/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40167. All dollar figures in AUD.