Brunkerville, NSW 2323 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brunkerville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2323, home to 216 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 216
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,250 /week
- Median personal income
- $675 /week
- Median family income
- $2,042 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Mulbring Public School
- Wakefield School
- Awaba Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Uniting Church Brunkerville, Leggetts Dr
- Leggetts Dr At Gills Lane
- Leggetts Dr At Lieberts Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 22.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.2% of the 78 resolvable premises in Brunkerville. 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: 96.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,327 across postcode 2323 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 648 theft, 612 violent offences, 321 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brunkerville?
Brunkerville (NSW 2323) had 216 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Brunkerville?
The median advertised rent in Brunkerville is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brunkerville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Brunkerville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mulbring Public School (6.1 km), Wakefield School (7.9 km), Awaba Public School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brunkerville?
Brunkerville is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brunkerville?
Across postcode 2323, 2,327 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (648), violent (612), vehicle theft (321). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Brunkerville?
In Brunkerville, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (22 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Brunkerville?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brunkerville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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