Brewarrina at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
931
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Brewarrina.
The postcode for Brewarrina is 2839 (NSW).
Brewarrina (2839) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Brewarrina has roughly 931 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brewarrina scores 18/100 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brewarrina's population at 931, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
931
Median age
33
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
931
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
408
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brewarrina.
Local schools for Brewarrina
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brewarrina Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Brewarrina.
- What is the Brewarrina postcode?
- Brewarrina is in the 2839 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Brewarrina?
- Brewarrina is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2839, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Brewarrina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Brewarrina?
- There are 2 schools serving Brewarrina on this page, including St Patrick's Parish School, Brewarrina Central School.
- How walkable is Brewarrina?
- Brewarrina has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brewarrina?
- Brewarrina is close to Talawanta, Narran Lake, Collerina, Boorooma, Byrock.
- What is the population of Brewarrina?
- The population of Brewarrina is approximately 931 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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