Brolgan at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

12.0k

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Brolgan.

The postcode for Brolgan is 2870 (NSW).

Brolgan (2870) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.

Brolgan has roughly 12,036 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Brolgan 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Brolgan's population at 12,036, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

12,036

Median age

39

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$221/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

12,036

Median age: 39

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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 Brolgan.

Local schools for Brolgan

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Government School Catchment

Middleton Public School

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Parkes Public School

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Parkes High School

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Frequently asked

About Brolgan.

What is the Brolgan postcode?
Brolgan is in the 2870 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
Where is Brolgan?
Brolgan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2870, in the Cabonne region.
What is the average rent in Brolgan?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
What schools are in Brolgan?
There are 6 schools serving Brolgan on this page, including Parkes Christian School, Middleton Public School, Holy Family Parish School.
How walkable is Brolgan?
Brolgan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Brolgan?
Brolgan is close to Parkes, Parkesborough, Goobang, Tichborne, Nanardine.
What is the population of Brolgan?
The population of Brolgan is approximately 12,036 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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