Ballina Shire Council

Brooklet

NSW2479

Brooklet at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

253

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Brooklet.

The postcode for Brooklet is 2479 (NSW).

Brooklet (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Brooklet has roughly 253 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.

Brooklet 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Brooklet's population at 253, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

253

Median age

51

Family households

80%

Lone person

22%

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)

$550/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$440/wk

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

20%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

253

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Assault3 (37.5%)
Theft1 (12.5%)
Drug offences1 (12.5%)
Coercive Control1 (12.5%)
Malicious damage to property1 (12.5%)

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 Brooklet.

Local schools for Brooklet

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Government School Catchment

Newrybar Public School

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Fernleigh Public School

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Bangalow Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Brooklet.

What is the Brooklet postcode?
Brooklet is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Brooklet?
Brooklet is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2479, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Brooklet?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $440.
What schools are in Brooklet?
There are 6 schools serving Brooklet on this page, including Newrybar Public School, Fernleigh Public School, Bangalow Public School.
How walkable is Brooklet?
Brooklet has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Brooklet?
Brooklet is close to Newrybar, Knockrow, Binna Burra, Nashua, Fernleigh.
What is the population of Brooklet?
The population of Brooklet is approximately 253 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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