Brierfield at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
322
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Brierfield.
The postcode for Brierfield is 2454 (NSW).
Brierfield (2454) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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.
Population
322
Median age
46
Family households
83%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
322
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brierfield.
Local schools for Brierfield
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Government School Catchment
Bellingen High School
Bellingen Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Brierfield.
- What is the Brierfield postcode?
- Brierfield is in the 2454 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Brierfield?
- Brierfield is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2454, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Brierfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $350.
- 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 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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