Clarence Valley Council
Brooms Head
Brooms Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
271
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Brooms Head.
Brooms Head (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Brooms Head has roughly 271 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.
Brooms Head 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brooms Head's population at 271, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
271
Median age
59
Family households
54%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
271
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
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Education
Schools in Brooms Head.
Local schools for Brooms Head
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Government School Catchment
Gulmarrad Public School
Tucabia Public School
Maclean High School
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Frequently asked
About Brooms Head.
- What is the Brooms Head postcode?
- Brooms Head is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brooms Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Brooms Head?
- There are 20 schools serving Brooms Head on this page, including Gulmarrad Public School, Tucabia Public School, Valley Hope Christian School.
- How walkable is Brooms Head?
- Brooms Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brooms Head?
- Brooms Head is close to The Sandon, Sandon, Shark Creek, Bookram, Taloumbi.
- What is the population of Brooms Head?
- Brooms Head has approximately 271 residents. 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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