Brunswick, WA: suburb profile

The population of Brunswick WA is 1,195 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brunswick is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Brunswick is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Brunswick has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Brunswick has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brunswick is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brunswick is $1,398.

Population
1,195
Census 2021
Median income
$612/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

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

Brunswick vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Brunswick is $612 a week, 24% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 600th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBrunswickTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$612/wk$806/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,333/wk$1,722/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$320/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,398/mo$1,759/mo −21%$1,733/mo
Median age4441 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.8%18.6% +0.1 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 Brunswick, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Brunswick Population

1,195 residents at the 2021 Census.

Brunswick Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
Ranked 6,898 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,398/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Brunswick Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,333/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

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

Median rent in Brunswick against your income

About $5,776 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,083/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Brunswick Map

Brunswick, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Brunswick, Western Australia: 33.2211°S, 115.8471°E

Brunswick

People in Brunswick

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (617) Female 48.8% (587)

Population Density

12
people per km²
1,195 people · 98.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,660
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

England
5.0%
New Zealand
2.6%
Italy
1.4%
Netherlands
0.8%
Germany
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
48.5%
Australian
39.6%
Irish
9.5%
Italian
9.3%
Scottish
6.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
Dutch
2.9%
German
2.5%
Polish
1.7%
New Zealander
1.2%
Filipino
0.7%

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
43.0%
Catholic
21.7%
Anglican
15.0%
Not stated
8.8%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Baptist
1.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.3% 472
Separated
3.2% 31
Divorced
10.6% 104
Widowed
4.0% 39
Never married
33.9% 332

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.7%
Couple: no children
31.5%
Couple: no children under 15
14.0%
One parent: no children under 15
8.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.9%
2 persons
38.0%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
14.3%
5 persons
7.5%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Brunswick

Housing Tenure

Of the 439 occupied private dwellings in Brunswick at the 2021 Census, 22.6% were rented, 32.8% owned outright and 38.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.3% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
32.8% 144 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.7% 170 dwellings
Rented
22.6% 99 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
16.2%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
30.2%
5 bedrooms
5.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
4.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
13.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
18.6%
4+ vehicles
10.8%

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

Work, income and education in Brunswick

Employment

Employed full-time
33.2% 281 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 166 people
Unemployed
3.8% 32 people
Not in labour force
43.4% 367 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%
Community & Personal Service
17.8%
Professionals
14.5%
Managers
11.2%
Labourers
8.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.6%
Clerical & Administrative
7.6%
Sales Workers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.1%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Walked only
3.0%
Other
2.6%
Truck
1.9%
Bus
1.7%
Bicycle
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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

Certificate III/IV
63.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%
Bachelor Degree
10.8%
Certificate I/II
7.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Postgraduate Degree
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.5%
Society & Culture
17.0%
Education
12.8%
Management & Commerce
12.4%
Health
9.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Agriculture & Environment
6.0%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Information Technology
1.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Secondary: Government
20.7%
Primary: Catholic
10.9%
Secondary: Catholic
10.3%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Pre-school
7.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%

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
87.8%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
122
Asthma
51
Heart disease
43
Arthritis
39
Diabetes
37
Lung condition
22
Cancer
14
Stroke
11
Kidney disease
10
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 106
Did not provide
88.1% 783

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.4% 192
Not a volunteer
78.6% 704

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.2% 29
Never served
96.8% 869

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.9%
1 child
11.0%
2 children
31.2%
3 children
23.6%
4 children
10.5%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
33
1971: 1980
23
1981: 1990
14
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
31
2011: 2015
13

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

Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
37.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
912
Moved from WA
106
Moved: same area (SA2)
35
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
26.6%
15: 29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.5%
Step family: no other children
16.2%
Blended family: no other children
10.0%
Intact family: other children present
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wonthella
Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent
Spalding (WA)
Income: $537/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent
Lockyer (WA)
Income: $531/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent
Wagin
Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $55/wk less rent
Rangeway
Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent
Nulsen
Income: $513/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent
Esperance
Income: $696/wk Rent: $235/wk $15/wk less rent
Kendenup
Income: $556/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Brunswick

The closest suburb to Brunswick is Leschenault, 13.2 km away.

Leschenault
13.2 km away · income $788/wk · rent $450/wk
Australind
13.7 km away · income $797/wk · rent $350/wk
Millbridge
14.1 km away · income $1,029/wk · rent $400/wk
Binningup
14.2 km away · income $809/wk · rent $300/wk
Eaton (WA)
15.6 km away · income $717/wk · rent $340/wk
Harvey
17.6 km away · income $742/wk · rent $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brunswick

What is the population of Brunswick WA?

The population of Brunswick WA is 1,195 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km². Brunswick is ranked #3,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brunswick?

The median personal income in Brunswick WA is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year. The median household income is $1,333 per week. Family income is $1,660 per week. Brunswick is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brunswick?

Median rent in Brunswick WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Brunswick ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brunswick?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brunswick WA is $1,398. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brunswick?

The median age in Brunswick WA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brunswick a good suburb to live in?

Brunswick is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,195. The median income is $612/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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