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Brookwater, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Brookwater is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,119. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,119 Population 1/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$47,219 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,219 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$318,200 home value, $1,591/mo rent

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About Brookwater

Brookwater

Brookwater is a suburb in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is one of the suburbs of the Greater Springfield Development. In the 2021 census, Brookwater had a population of 2,902 people.

People

Population2,119
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$47,219
Per Capita$47,219
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$318,200
Rent$1,591
Ownership85.1%
Housing Units848

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population2,119
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates-27.6613°, 152.8967°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,219
Median Age38.0 years

About Brookwater

Brookwater is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,119. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Brookwater has a population of 2,119 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,119
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
3,684.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Brookwater vs Australia Average

The median household income in Brookwater is $47,219, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,219 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $908, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 201 business establishments.

Income: Brookwater vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$47,219
37% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$47,219
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)201

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brookwater is $318,200, 13% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,591 (37% above the national average of $1,163). 85.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 848 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$318,200
13% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,591
37% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.1%
Owner-Occupied85.1%
Renter-Occupied14.9%
Housing Units848

Property Tax

Climate in Brookwater

Brookwater has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.9°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 931 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31° 153.1
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30.3° 138.5
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.4° 111.4
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 15.4° / 27.2° 55.8
May 18°C / 64°F 11.7° / 24.4° 52.7
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.8° 48.5
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 7.9° / 21.6° 22.4
Aug 15.7°C / 60°F 8.2° / 23.2° 37.0
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 26° 28.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27.5° 75.9
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 17.5° / 29° 89.4
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 19.3° / 29.9° 118.3
Brookwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area3,684.9 sq mi (9,543.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6613°N, 152.8967°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
February 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Brookwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Brookwater

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Springfield Anglican College - Secondary Campus - - - -
The Springfield Anglican College - - - -
Saint Augustine's College - - - -
Hymba Yumba - - - -
Spring Mountain State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brookwater

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio reading, spoken word AAC 40 kbps
rebel fm - AAC 64 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) - MP3 256 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) - MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
West Bremer Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
Vision Christian Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brookwater

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anthropology Museum
Anthropology Museum
Army Museum South Queensland
Army Museum South Queensland
Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol
Boiler Shop
Commissariat Store
Commissariat Store
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Geology Museum
Geology Museum
Hologram Zoo
Hologram Zoo
Ipswich Racing Museum
Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Logan City Historical Museum
MacArthur Museum
MacArthur Museum
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Physics Museum
Physics Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
Sciencentre
Sciencentre
Telstra Museum
Telstra Museum
UQ Art Museum
UQ Art Museum

Libraries in Brookwater

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annerley Library0.0
Architecture and Music Library0.0
Architecture and Music Library0.0
Ashgrove Library0.0
Biological Sciences Library0.0
Biological Sciences Library0.0
Braille House0.0
Brisbane Square Library0.0
Brisbane Square Library0.0
Building H0.0
Bulimba Library0.0
Carina Library0.0
Carindale Library0.0
Carindale Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Coopers Plains Library0.0
Corinda Library0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Fryer Library0.0
Fryer Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Grange Library0.0
Greenbank Library0.0
H/Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Hillbrook Library0.0
Holland Park Library0.0
Inala Library0.0
Indooroopilly Library0.0
Ipswich Central Library0.0
Jimboomba Library0.0
Junction Park State School Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kurilpa Library0.0
Logan Central Library0.0
Logan North Library0.0
Logan Village Library0.0
Logan West Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Gravatt Library0.0
Mount Ommaney Library0.0
National Archives of Australia0.0
National Archives of Australia0.0
New Farm Library0.0
QUT Gardens Point Main Library0.0
QUT Law Library0.0
QUT Law Library0.0
Redbank Plains Library0.0
Redbank Plaza Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Roscoe Library Saint Francis Theological College0.0
State Library of Queensland0.0
Stones Corner Library0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library0.0
TAFE Library0.0
TAFE Library0.0
The Edge0.0
Toowong Library0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library0.0
Willet Centre0.0
Willet Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Brookwater

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alien Night Market
Boundary Street Markets
Boundary Street Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brookfield Markets
Davies Park Market
Davies Park Market
Eat Street Markets
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Milton Markets
Mt Gravatt Markets
Northey Street Organic Markets
Vend

Restaurants in Brookwater

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bombay Bliss
Bucking Bull
Chi
Hog's Breath Cafe
Kitchen 66
Lone Star
Nando's
Peak Thai
Pizza Hut
PK Sushi
San Churo
Thai Emperor
Yum Cha

Cafes in Brookwater

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Club
crema espresso
Gloria Jean's
Lagoon Cafe
Merlo Coffee
Raw Energy
Zarraffa's Coffee

Cinemas in Brookwater

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Event Cinemas

Dentists in Brookwater

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Dental Care

Veterinaries in Brookwater

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greater Springfield Veterinary

Train Stations in Brookwater

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Springfield Central

Bus Stations in Brookwater

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Springfield

Gas Stations in Brookwater

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Foodary
BP
Coles Express
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Brookwater

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Aussie
Commonwealth Bank
Heritage
NAB
Racq Bank
st.george
Suncorp
Wespac

Shopping Malls in Brookwater

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orion Springfield Central
Orion Springfield Central
Orion Springfield Central
Orion Springfield Central
Timezone

Gyms in Brookwater

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OMG Fitness

Golf Courses in Brookwater

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brookwater Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Brookwater

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewdog
Caxton Street Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Hiker Brewing Co
Hiker Brewing Co
Hoppers
Slipstream Brewing Company
White Lies Brewing and Distillery
Working Title Brew Co.
Working Title Brew Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Brookwater

TeamLeagueDivision
Ballymore
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Graceville Memorial Grandstand
Pat Rafter Arena
Suncorp Stadium
Totally Workwear Stadium

Airports Near Brookwater

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Heck Field Airport-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Murwillumbah Airport-Small Airport
Nobbys Creek private Strip-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brookwater

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Brookwater

63 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Absolute Recovery
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Aquatic Therapy for Life
Australian Skin Cancer Clinic
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Barefoot Physiotherapy
Bowen Hills Medical Centre
Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic
Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic
Cannon Hill Medical Centre
Chambers at 32
Child and Youth Community Health Service Indooroopilly
Contro Wellness
Coorparoo Clinic
Dermatology Specialist Center
Endodontic Group
Gardens Point Medical Centre
Hyperbaric O2 Health
Inclusive Health Clinic
Integrated Wellness Clinic - Brisbane Naturopath & Psychology
Junction Road Family Practice
Junction Road Phisiotherapy
Little Big Feet
Marshall Lane Health Clinic
Marshall Lane Medical Centre
Mater Eye Clinic
Mater Hill Family Medical Centre
Mediwell Medical and Wellness Centre
Milton Village Medical
Montague Road Medical Centre
Norman Park Specialist Centre
North Brisbane Sleep and Thoratic
Northside Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Ortho Physio
Oxford Street Medical Center
Pain 2 Performance
QML Pathology
Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre
Queensland Pelvic Floor Centre
Queensland X Ray
Queensland XRay
Renaissant Aesthetic Health
ResSleep
Savage Xray
Sirona Women's Health
Smart Clinics
Smart Clinics Annerley
Sonder Private Clinic Brisbane
Sonic Health Plus
South East Dermatology
Specialist Network
Spinal Life
Stones Corner Medical Centre
The Albion Health Suites
The Formulated
The Headache & Pain Management Centre
Therapeutic Colonics
UQ Health Service
Urgent Care Brisbane
West End Medical Practice
Woolloongabba Community Health Centre
World Wellness Health and Medical Clinic
Your Skin Doctor

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookwater

What is the population of Brookwater?

Brookwater has a population of 2,119 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Brookwater expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,219, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $318,200 (13% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,591 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brookwater?

Brookwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Brookwater?

Brookwater has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $908. There are 201 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brookwater?

The median home value in Brookwater is $318,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,591. The homeownership rate is 85.1%.

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