Brooklyn at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
737
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Brooklyn.
The postcode for Brooklyn is 2083 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Brooklyn (2083) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Brooklyn has roughly 737 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Brooklyn scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brooklyn's population at 737, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
737
Median age
48
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
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)
$429/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
737
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
77
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.
2
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brooklyn.
Local schools for Brooklyn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brooklyn Public School
Cowan Public School
Umina Beach Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brooklyn.
- What is the Brooklyn postcode?
- Brooklyn is in the 2083 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Brooklyn?
- Brooklyn is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2083. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brooklyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $429, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Brooklyn?
- There are 7 schools serving Brooklyn on this page, including Brooklyn Public School, Cowan Public School, Umina Beach Public School.
- How walkable is Brooklyn?
- Brooklyn has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Brooklyn?
- Brooklyn is close to Dangar, Dangar Island, Cogra Bay, Mooney Mooney, Little Wobby.
- What is the population of Brooklyn?
- The population of Brooklyn is approximately 737 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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