Warrumbungle Shire Council

Brocklehurst

NSW2830

Brocklehurst at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

308

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Brocklehurst.

The postcode for Brocklehurst is 2830 (NSW).

Brocklehurst (2830) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.

Brocklehurst has roughly 308 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.

Brocklehurst 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 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Brocklehurst's population at 308, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

308

Median age

44

Family households

88%

Lone person

18%

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)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$320/wk

Owner occupied

94%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

308

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

42

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft14 (33.3%)
Drug offences10 (23.8%)
Assault4 (9.5%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences4 (9.5%)
Malicious damage to property3 (7.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Brocklehurst.

Local schools for Brocklehurst

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lincoln School

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Dubbo College Senior Campus

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Dubbo North Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

414 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

33.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

4.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Brocklehurst.

What is the Brocklehurst postcode?
Brocklehurst is in the 2830 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
Where is Brocklehurst?
Brocklehurst is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2830, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Brocklehurst?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $320.
What schools are in Brocklehurst?
There are 20 schools serving Brocklehurst on this page, including Burrabadine Christian Community School, Lincoln School, Dubbo College Senior Campus.
How walkable is Brocklehurst?
Brocklehurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Brocklehurst?
Brocklehurst is close to Mogriguy, Terramungamine, Dickygundi, Troy Junction, Whylandra Crossing.
What is the population of Brocklehurst?
The population of Brocklehurst is approximately 308 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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