Wagga Wagga City Council
Brookdale
Brookdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Brookdale.
Brookdale (2656) sits in the Wagga Wagga region of NSW.
Brookdale has roughly 50 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Brookdale 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brookdale's population at 50, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
39
Family households
91%
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$194/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
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Education
Schools in Brookdale.
Local schools for Brookdale
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Government School Catchment
The Rock Central School
Lockhart Central School
Uranquinty Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brookdale.
- What is the Brookdale postcode?
- Brookdale is in the 2656 postcode, in NSW, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brookdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $194, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Brookdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Brookdale on this page, including The Rock Central School, St Joseph's Primary School, Lockhart Central School.
- How walkable is Brookdale?
- Brookdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brookdale?
- Brookdale is close to Milbrulong, Belfrayden, French Park, Birdlip, Tootool.
- What is the population of Brookdale?
- Brookdale has approximately 50 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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