The size of Brooklyn is approximately 5.5 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 2.5% of total area. The population of Brooklyn in 2011 was 1,639 people. By 2016 the population was 1,863 showing a population growth of 13.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Brooklyn is 30-39 years. Households in Brooklyn are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Brooklyn work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.2% of the homes in Brooklyn were owner-occupied compared with 55.9% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $843,000.