Brereton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,605
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Brereton.
The postcode for Brereton is 2787 (NSW).
Brereton (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Brereton has roughly 4,605 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Brereton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brereton's population at 4,605, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,605
Median age
48
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,605
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Brereton.
Local schools for Brereton
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Government School Catchment
Warragamba Public School
Wallacia Public School
Mulgoa Public School
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Frequently asked
About Brereton.
- What is the Brereton postcode?
- Brereton is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Brereton?
- Brereton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2787, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brereton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Brereton?
- There are 11 schools serving Brereton on this page, including Warragamba Public School, Wallacia Public School, Mulgoa Public School.
- How walkable is Brereton?
- Brereton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brereton?
- Brereton is close to Warragamba, Silverdale, Brereton, Werombi, Kedumba.
- What is the population of Brereton?
- The population of Brereton is approximately 4,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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