Browns Creek, NSW 2799 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Browns Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2799, home to 120 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cowra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 183 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,874 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,352 /week
- Median family income
- $3,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blayney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $165 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 6%
Schools
- Blayney Public School
- Blayney High School
- Millthorpe Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Browns Creek Rd Opp 577
- 577 Browns Creek Rd
- Browns Creek Rd Opp 517
- 517 Browns Creek Rd
- Chesney Lane After Pittman Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 85.5% of the 62 resolvable premises in Browns Creek. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 85.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 243 across postcode 2799 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 92 violent offences, 37 theft, 29 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Browns Creek?
Browns Creek (NSW 2799) had 120 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Blayney local government area.
What is the median rent in Browns Creek?
The median advertised rent in Browns Creek is $165/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Browns Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Browns Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blayney Public School (7.9 km), Blayney High School (7.9 km), Millthorpe Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Browns Creek?
Browns Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (85.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Browns Creek?
Across postcode 2799, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (92), theft (37), property damage (29). 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 Browns Creek?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Browns Creek centroid. 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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