Brooklyn
Brooklyn Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Brooklyn Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Brooklyn Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Brooklyn Schools
Suburbs Near BROOKLYN
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📍 About Brooklyn
BROOKLYN is situated in Western Melbourne, home to 1,979 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 361 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.7M, representing a 50% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices have reached $0.6M, up 55% over the same period.
Education: The area is served by nearby private school Sirius College, which achieved a ranking of #133 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 16,523 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.43 times higher than the Victorian average of 6,810, placing it above the state's average crime rate.
Demographics: The local Chinese community represents 6.10% of residents (approximately 120 people), a proportion that aligns closely with the Victorian average.
Transport: Brooklyn sits approximately 13.4km from the CBD, offering a 21-minute drive to the city centre, with train station access available in the neighbouring area.