Shoalhaven

Brooman

NSW2538

Brooman at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

26

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Brooman.

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

26

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (50.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (50.0%)

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 Brooman.

Local schools for Brooman

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Government School Catchment

Batemans Bay Public School

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Batemans Bay High School

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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.
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?
Brooman has approximately 26 residents. The median age is 59.

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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