Fernbrook, NSW 2453 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fernbrook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2453, home to 131 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 415 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,271 /week
- Median personal income
- $599 /week
- Median family income
- $1,424 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bellingen
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,107
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Waterfall Way At Fernbrook Loop Rd
- Waterfall Way Opp Fernbrook Loop Rd
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 77.0% of the 61 resolvable premises in Fernbrook. 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: 77.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 23.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2453 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 27 property damage, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fernbrook?
Fernbrook (NSW 2453) had 131 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Bellingen local government area.
What is the median rent in Fernbrook?
The median advertised rent in Fernbrook is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Fernbrook?
Fernbrook is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (77% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fernbrook?
Across postcode 2453, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (27), theft (17). 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 Fernbrook?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fernbrook 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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