Northern Beaches Council

Brookvale

NSW2100

Brookvale at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

3,389

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Brookvale.

The postcode for Brookvale is 2100 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Brookvale (2100) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.

Brookvale has roughly 3,389 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Brookvale scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Brookvale's population at 3,389, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

3,389

Median age

37

Family households

63%

Lone person

32%

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)

$600/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$550/wk

Owner occupied

53%

Renter occupied

44%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,389

Median age: 37

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

689

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft384 (55.7%)
Assault56 (8.1%)
Drug offences43 (6.2%)
Transport regulatory offences39 (5.7%)
Malicious damage to property37 (5.4%)

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

100

Transit Score

30

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Brookvale.

Local schools for Brookvale

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Government School Catchment

Brookvale Public School

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Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus

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The Beach School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Brookvale.

What is the Brookvale postcode?
Brookvale is in the 2100 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
Where is Brookvale?
Brookvale is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2100. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
What is the average rent in Brookvale?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $550.
What schools are in Brookvale?
There are 20 schools serving Brookvale on this page, including Brookvale Public School, St Augustine's College Sydney, Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus.
How walkable is Brookvale?
Brookvale has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Brookvale?
Brookvale is close to Warringah Mall, North Manly, Dee Why, Narraweena, Allambie.
What is the population of Brookvale?
The population of Brookvale is approximately 3,389 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

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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