The other top responses for country of birth were 4.1% Vietnam, 3.3% Italy, 2.8% China, 3.6% New Zealand, 2.3% and 2.4% India.

Brooklyn is largely an industrial suburb, with a small pocket of low-density residential in the south.

The former Huntsman (chemical plant) in Somerville Road is located in Brooklyn and is now heritage listed.

The Federation Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which starts in Brooklyn on Millers Road.

There are also multiple adult entertainment venues operating in Brooklyn, including Club 741 located on Geelong Road.