Brunkerville at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
216
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Brunkerville.
The postcode for Brunkerville is 2323 (NSW).
Brunkerville (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Brunkerville has roughly 216 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Brunkerville scores 2/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brunkerville's population at 216, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
216
Median age
48
Family households
86%
Lone person
8%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
216
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brunkerville.
Local schools for Brunkerville
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Government School Catchment
Mulbring Public School
Wakefield School
Awaba Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brunkerville.
- What is the Brunkerville postcode?
- Brunkerville is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Brunkerville?
- Brunkerville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brunkerville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Brunkerville?
- There are 20 schools serving Brunkerville on this page, including Mulbring Public School, Wakefield School, Awaba Public School.
- How walkable is Brunkerville?
- Brunkerville has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brunkerville?
- Brunkerville is close to Mount Vincent, Freemans Waterhole, Mulbring, Ryhope, Wakefield.
- What is the population of Brunkerville?
- The population of Brunkerville is approximately 216 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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