Brooklyn VIC

Postcode 3012 · Hobsons Bay LGA

Brooklyn is a small community in Victoria within the Hobsons Bay local government area (postcode 3012). With a population of 1,979, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $102K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

The median house price in Brooklyn is $810,000, having remained flat 0% over the past year. Units have a median price of $655,000 (+4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,068.

Brooklyn is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1068, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 27 bus stops. The crime rate in the Hobsons Bay LGA is higher than average at 8,123 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Brooklyn offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($810K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$810K/$875K Near Median
Affordability8.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education8/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$810K
0% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$655K
4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$391
POPULATION
1,979
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,958
Personal Income /wk$1064
Mortgage /mth$2,068
CRIME (Hobsons Bay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,123
Total Incidents7,870
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops27
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1068
Total Students65
Catholic1
Annunciation SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1068
Data: 2024