Brookong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Brookong.
The postcode for Brookong is 2656 (NSW).
Brookong (2656) sits in the Wagga Wagga region of NSW.
Brookong has roughly 21 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brookong 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brookong's population at 21, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (129% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
21
Median age
46
Family households
129%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brookong.
Local schools for Brookong
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Government School Catchment
Lockhart Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary 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 Brookong.
- What is the Brookong postcode?
- Brookong is in the 2656 postcode, in NSW, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- Where is Brookong?
- Brookong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2656, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brookong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $194, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Brookong?
- There are 2 schools serving Brookong on this page, including Lockhart Central School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Brookong?
- Brookong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brookong?
- Brookong is close to Bidgeemia, Osborne, Urangeline, Lockhart, Cullivel.
- What is the population of Brookong?
- The population of Brookong is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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