Brownsville at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
524
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Brownsville.
The postcode for Brownsville is 2530 (NSW).
Brownsville (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Brownsville has roughly 524 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Brownsville 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brownsville's population at 524, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
524
Median age
44
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
524
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
58
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Brownsville.
Local schools for Brownsville
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Government School Catchment
Hayes Park Public School
Kanahooka High School
Koonawarra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Brownsville.
- What is the Brownsville postcode?
- Brownsville is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Brownsville?
- Brownsville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2530, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brownsville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Brownsville?
- There are 20 schools serving Brownsville on this page, including Hayes Park Public School, Kanahooka High School, St John's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Brownsville?
- Brownsville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brownsville?
- Brownsville is close to Kanahooka, Kembla Grange, Dapto, Koonawarra, Stream Hill.
- What is the population of Brownsville?
- The population of Brownsville is approximately 524 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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