Brookfield
With a $550,800 median house price and 62.6% of dwellings carrying four or more bedrooms, Brookfield reads as a large-format family suburb built for affordability rather than prestige. The median age of 32 sits 8 years below the national figure, and couples with children (4,850 families) outnumber couples without (1,533) by more than three to one, because cheap land on Melton's western fringe draws young households priced out of inner Melbourne. Prices climbed from $330,000 in 2013 to today's level, a 66.9% rise at 3.7% CAGR, yet the suburb still ranks in IRSAD decile 3, low on the national advantage scale despite that growth.
Population
10,782
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,642/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$551K
Apr-Jun 2024
The $550,800 median (Apr-Jun 2024) is well below Melbourne's metro average, which is the core reason young families dominate here. Houses are overwhelmingly detached at 89.7%, and 62.6% have four or more bedrooms versus 28.0% with three, so buyers get genuine family space for the money. Prices grew from $330,000 in 2013, a 66.9% lift at 3.7% CAGR, though they have eased 3.4% from the 2022 peak of $570,000. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,663, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold because the entry price keeps repayments manageable. Ownership skews to mortgages at 45.8% with 24.2% owned outright, confirming a buying-in rather than established-wealth market.
For Buyers
The $550,800 median (Apr-Jun 2024) is well below Melbourne's metro average, which is the core reason young families dominate here. Houses are overwhelmingly detached at 89.7%, and 62.6% have four or more bedrooms versus 28.0% with three, so buyers get genuine family space for the money. Prices grew from $330,000 in 2013, a 66.9% lift at 3.7% CAGR, though they have eased 3.4% from the 2022 peak of $570,000. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,663, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold because the entry price keeps repayments manageable. Ownership skews to mortgages at 45.8% with 24.2% owned outright, confirming a buying-in rather than established-wealth market.
For Investors
Renters make up 30.0% of households, a smaller tenant pool than inner-city suburbs, and weekly rent of $350 against the $550,800 median produces a gross yield near 3.3%, higher than the sub-2% yields typical of premium Melbourne addresses. The vacancy rate of 4.5% is moderate, and rent growth of 18.6% signals tightening demand. Overseas migration of 136 per year drives population gains while internal migration runs at -89, so net demand leans on new arrivals. Development is thin at just 2 planning applications in 12 months, one a two-lot subdivision, meaning limited new supply to dilute rents. Capital growth has been steady rather than spectacular at 3.7% CAGR over 14 years, with the recent 3.4% dip from peak worth watching.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Brookfield iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Melton Christian College
Prep-12 · 1268 students
Binap Primary School
Prep-6 · 406 students
Demographics
Overseas-born residents at 35.8% sit 14.2 points above the national average, making migration the defining demographic feature, led by Indian ancestry (718) within an otherwise English-leaning mix (2,583). Punjabi (394), Urdu (124) and Samoan (108) top the non-English languages, reflecting South Asian and Pacific settlement. University qualifications at 26.8% run 3.3 points below national, consistent with a trades and services workforce rather than a knowledge economy. Average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above the national figure, and the median age of 32 is 8 years younger, because large detached homes attract growing families. Couples with children account for 4,850 of 9,280 families, far outnumbering the 1,533 couples without.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.7%
Houses
10.3%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders dominate tenure at 45.8%, with 30.0% renting and 24.2% owning outright, a profile typical of a recently settled growth corridor where most buyers are still paying down loans. Stock is 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% semi-detached, and bedroom counts run large, with 62.6% at four or more and 28.0% at three. The 15-quarter price series shows growth from $330,000 in 2013 to $550,800, a 66.9% rise at 3.7% CAGR, peaking at $570,000 in 2022 before easing 3.4%. The IER decile 6 sits above the IEO decile 3, meaning households hold reasonable economic resources even though education-occupation advantage is low. Mortgage-to-income at 23.4% and rent-to-income at 21.3% both stay below stress thresholds, so affordability holds despite rising prices.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,663
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$706
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
156
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.5%
Couples, no children
9,280
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 17.4% (471 workers), followed by Transport at 11.0% (297), Construction at 10.9% (295), Education at 10.7% (290) and Retail at 8.7% (236), a blue-collar and care-economy mix rather than a professional hub. Occupations confirm this: Community/Personal and Machinery/Drivers tie at 620 each, ahead of Clerical/Admin (602) and Professionals (561). Full-time employment at 65.5% is solid, but unemployment of 7.7% runs above the national average and participation at 56.9% is modest, partly because 2,652 residents sit outside the labour force in a young-family suburb. The IEO decile of 3 is low and matches the limited university share, while real income fell 4.5% over the decade, a headwind for local spending power.
Unemployment
8.9%
Labour Force
5,395
Unemployed
482
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.5%
Part-time
26.8%
Participation
56.9%
Employed
4,149
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.8%
Postgraduate
6.7%
Born Overseas
35.8%
Dwellings
3,319
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme, with 89.8% of commuters driving and only 2.7% using public transport, because the suburb sits on Melbourne's outer western fringe with limited rail access. The crime rate of 34.1 per 1,000 residents (368 total offences) is moderate and far below the rates seen in dense inner suburbs, dominated by property and deception offences at 190 and crimes against the person at 102. The IRSAD decile of 3 places Brookfield low on the national advantage scale, reflecting income and education rather than danger. Affordability is the main livability draw: rent-to-income at 21.3% and mortgage-to-income at 23.4% both sit below stress levels, leaving households more disposable income than in pricier suburbs despite the lower SEIFA standing.
Drive
89.8%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.91%/yr
(+310 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth runs at 2.91% per year, about 310 persons, classifying Brookfield as high growth. The 10-year change was 61.0%, and recorded population rose from 10,137 in 2023 to 10,665 in 2025. Medium forecasts project 12,898 residents by 2031, an extension of the established trend rather than a new boom. Overseas migration of 136 per year is the primary driver, offset by internal migration of -89 showing net domestic outflow. The gentrification score is 0, classifying the suburb as not gentrifying, which fits the stable affordability profile (49.5% in 2011 to 50.0% in 2021). The young-resident share grew 3.3 points while the working-age share fell 2.7 points, consistent with families having children rather than professionals moving in.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+136
Net Internal / yr
-89
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
368
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
34.1
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Brookfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brookfield a good suburb to live in?
Brookfield suits young families chasing affordability, with a $550,800 median house price and 62.6% of homes having four or more bedrooms. The median age of 32 is 8 years below national. The trade-offs are an IRSAD decile of 3, low on the advantage scale, and 89.8% car dependence with only 2.7% on public transport.
What is the median house price in Brookfield?
The median house price is $550,800 (Apr-Jun 2024), down 3.4% from the 2022 peak of $570,000. Over 14 years prices grew from $330,000 in 2013, a 66.9% rise at 3.7% CAGR. Weekly rent is $350 and average monthly mortgage repayments are $1,663.
What schools are in Brookfield?
The data brief lists no schools located within Brookfield's boundary, so families typically rely on schools in neighbouring Melton suburbs. Education employs 10.7% of local workers (290 people), reflecting demand, but specific in-suburb school data was not available in this dataset.
Is Brookfield safe?
The crime rate is 34.1 per 1,000 residents, with 368 total offences, moderate and well below dense inner-city suburbs. Property and deception offences lead at 190, followed by crimes against the person at 102, justice procedures at 43 and drug offences at 22. The IRSAD decile 3 reflects lower advantage, not elevated danger.
Is Brookfield good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $350 against the $550,800 median gives a gross yield near 3.3%, higher than sub-2% inner-Melbourne yields. The 30.0% renter share is a moderate tenant pool, vacancy is 4.5% and rent grew 18.6%. Capital growth has been steady at 3.7% CAGR over 14 years, with a 3.4% dip from peak.
How is Brookfield's population changing?
Population grows at 2.91% per year, about 310 persons, with a 61.0% increase over 10 years and a recorded 10,665 residents in 2025. Medium forecasts project 12,898 by 2031. Overseas migration of 136 per year drives growth, offset by internal outflow of -89. The median age of 32 is 8 years below national.
What languages are spoken in Brookfield?
With 35.8% of residents born overseas, 14.2 points above the national average, Brookfield is linguistically diverse. The top non-English languages are Punjabi (394 speakers), Urdu (124), Samoan (108), Hindi (95) and Arabic (60), reflecting strong South Asian and Pacific Islander settlement in the suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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