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Brooklyn Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Brooklyn Compares
Brooklyn vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Brooklyn | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,958 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $391 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,068 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3012 covers Brooklyn, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Hobsons Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Brooklyn has a population of 1,979 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,958, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 10 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Brooklyn includes a median weekly rent of $391, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,068, with 850 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 40.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brooklyn scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Brooklyn is served by Annunciation School.
Brooklyn is part of the Maribyrnong statistical area in Victoria.
Brooklyn Details
| Postcode | 3012 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,979 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,958/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,064/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $391 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,068 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population Density | 361/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 850 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8173492 |
| Longitude | 144.8465361 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Maribyrnong |
| Local Government | Hobsons Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Maribyrnong |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 270 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 185 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 884 (44.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 426 (21.5%) |
| 65+ years | 225 (11.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 181 (9.1%) |
| Arthritis | 112 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 82 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 57 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 39 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 31 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 57 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 349 (41.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 326 (39.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 104 (12.4%) |
Schools in Brooklyn
Suburbs Near Brooklyn
Same Postcode (3012)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.