Braybrook

VIC 3019 • Greater Melbourne

9,682
Population (2021)
$32,344
Median Income
4.33 km²
Area
$312/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableGrowth SuburbUrbanFamily-Friendly

About Braybrook

Braybrook is an inner-western suburb of Melbourne, located just 9 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Maribyrnong. With a population of 9,682 at the 2021 census, it is a culturally diverse suburb bounded by the Maribyrnong River to the north and Ballarat Road to the south. Historically a working-class area, Braybrook has undergone significant gentrification in recent years.

The suburb features Central West Plaza as its main shopping precinct, along with various multicultural restaurants and cafes along Ballarat Road. Braybrook is popular with young professionals and families attracted by its relative affordability, proximity to the city, and improving amenities. Parks and open spaces along the Maribyrnong River provide excellent recreational opportunities.

Braybrook falls under postcode 3019 and is governed by Maribyrnong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Laverton (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
3019
Urban Area
Maribyrnong
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.78°, 144.85°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.33 km²
Elevation
44m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tottenham
1.5 km
18 min
West Footscray
1.8 km
22 min
Sunshine
2.5 km
30 min
Middle Footscray
2.2 km
27 min

Bus Services

  • 216 — Footscray via Sunshine 15 min
  • 408 — Footscray Station 10 min
  • 420 — Sunshine via Braybrook 12 min

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
9 km
By Train
20-25 min (via Footscray)
By Bus
30-40 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Well-served by buses; nearest train stations are a short bus ride away

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good bus connections and local shopping.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    330 Ballarat Road Braybrook 3019 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$312
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,859
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
17%

556 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,195
Census 2021
9,682
5.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,048
Income 2021
$32,344
46.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,747
Born Overseas 5,330

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 2,187
  • 2. India 633
  • 3. China 265
  • 4. Philippines 253
  • 5. Myanmar 152
  • 6. Malaysia 138
  • 7. New Zealand 124
  • 8. England 66
  • 9. Bangladesh 61
  • 10. Pakistan 59

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 2,639
Chinese 1,391
English 1,104
Australian 1,015
Indian 522
Filipino 339
Irish 302
Scottish 218
Italian 164
German 105

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,203
Both parents born in Australia
7,326
Both parents born overseas
497
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
32.0%
No Religion
28.9%
Buddhism
16.9%
Islam
8.2%
Hinduism
5.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
521 (5.4%)
5-14 years
987 (10.2%)
15-19 years
530 (5.5%)
20-24 years
726 (7.5%)
25-34 years
2,222 (22.9%)
35-44 years
1,416 (14.6%)
45-54 years
1,098 (11.3%)
55-64 years
985 (10.2%)
65-74 years
789 (8.1%)
75-84 years
287 (3.0%)
85+ years
116 (1.2%)

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