Brooman at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Brooman.
The postcode for Brooman is 2538 (NSW).
Brooman (2538) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Brooman has roughly 26 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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What it’s like to live here.
Brooman 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brooman's population at 26, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 (75% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26
Median age
59
Family households
75%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26
Median age: 59
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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 Brooman.
Local schools for Brooman
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Brooman.
- What is the Brooman postcode?
- Brooman is in the 2538 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Brooman?
- Brooman is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2538, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Brooman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Brooman?
- There are 13 schools serving Brooman on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Brooman?
- Brooman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brooman?
- Brooman is close to Mogood, Cockwhy, East Lynne, Termeil, Pretty Beach.
- What is the population of Brooman?
- The population of Brooman is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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