Brewarrina, NSW 2839 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brewarrina is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2839, home to 931 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brewarrina local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 603 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,004 /week
- Median personal income
- $569 /week
- Median family income
- $1,258 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brewarrina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $715
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Brewarrina Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Belmore St After Bathurst St
- Brewarrina Central School, Bourke St
- St Patrick's Parish School, Bathurst St
- Wilson St Before Tarrion St
- 21-2 Barwon Four Res
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.1% of the 152 resolvable premises in Brewarrina. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 305 across postcode 2839 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 97 violent offences, 59 property damage, 57 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brewarrina?
Brewarrina (NSW 2839) had 931 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Brewarrina local government area.
What is the median rent in Brewarrina?
The median advertised rent in Brewarrina is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brewarrina?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Brewarrina covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brewarrina Central School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brewarrina?
Brewarrina is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brewarrina?
Across postcode 2839, 305 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (97), property damage (59), theft (57). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Brewarrina?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brewarrina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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