Brierfield, NSW 2454
Nambucca ValleyAll suburbs in postcode 2454
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Median house price
$1,650,000
Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Brierfield at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $645
- Houses
- Population
- 322
- Median age 46
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2454), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Brierfield
Houses change hands at $1,650,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 85% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $330,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2454)
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What to know about Brierfield
Brierfield (2454) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $1,650,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Brierfield has roughly 322 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Brierfield 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,492 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Brierfield
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Brierfield's population at 322, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 83%
- Lone person
- 13%
- Owner occupied
- 82%
- Renter occupied
- 13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.03% (median rent $645/wk against a $1,650,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.03%
- On the $1,650,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
2 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,492 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Brierfield
- What is the median house price in Brierfield?
- The median house price in Brierfield, NSW 2454 is $1,650,000 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480.
- How much is my house worth in Brierfield?
- A useful starting point is the Brierfield median house price of $1,650,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Brierfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Brierfield is 2.0%: the median weekly house rent is $645 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2454), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,650,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Brierfield: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Brierfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Brierfield postcode?
- Brierfield is in the 2454 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Brierfield?
- Brierfield is a suburb in the Nambucca Valley area, NSW 2454.
- What is the average rent in Brierfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $645.
- What schools are in Brierfield?
- There are 3 schools serving Brierfield on this page, including Bellingen High School, St Mary's Primary School, Bellingen Public School.
- How walkable is Brierfield?
- Brierfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brierfield?
- Brierfield is close to Tarkeeth, Spicketts Creek, Sunny Corner, Fernmount, Urunga.
- What is the population of Brierfield?
- The population of Brierfield is approximately 322 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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