Holbrook at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,650
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Holbrook.
The postcode for Holbrook is 2644 (NSW).
Holbrook (2644) sits in the Greater Hume region of NSW.
Holbrook has roughly 1,650 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Holbrook scores 20/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Holbrook's population at 1,650, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,650
Median age
51
Family households
62%
Lone person
36%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,650
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
70
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.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Holbrook.
Local schools for Holbrook
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Government School Catchment
Holbrook Public School
Billabong High School
Culcairn Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Holbrook.
- What is the Holbrook postcode?
- Holbrook is in the 2644 postcode, in NSW, in the Greater Hume region.
- Where is Holbrook?
- Holbrook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2644, in the Greater Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Holbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Holbrook?
- There are 11 schools serving Holbrook on this page, including Holbrook Public School, St Patrick's Primary School, Billabong High School.
- How walkable is Holbrook?
- Holbrook has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Holbrook?
- Holbrook is close to Woomargama, Mountain Creek, Cookardinia, Little Billabong, Morven.
- What is the population of Holbrook?
- The population of Holbrook is approximately 1,650 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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