Holbrook, NSW 2644 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Holbrook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2644, home to 1,650 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Greater Hume local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 408 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$185 /wk
Population1,650
Median age51
Area450.1 km²
To CBD408 km
LGAGreater Hume Shire

Demographics

Population
1,650
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,101 /week
Median personal income
$628 /week
Median family income
$1,477 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Greater Hume Shire
Statistical region (SA4)
Murray
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Farrer
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$185 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,170
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Holbrook Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Fleet St Before Prospect St bus · 144 m
  • Bath St Before Albury St bus · 328 m
  • Holbrook Public School, Swift St bus · 376 m
  • Holbrook Early Learning Centre bus · 463 m
  • Rankin St At Vine St bus · 650 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 572 mm
  • Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 68.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 69.9% of the 1,075 resolvable premises in Holbrook. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 9.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 69.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 19.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 73 across postcode 2644 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 43% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 17 other offences, 13 theft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Holbrook?

Holbrook (NSW 2644) had 1,650 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Greater Hume Shire local government area.

What is the median rent in Holbrook?

The median advertised rent in Holbrook is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Holbrook?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Holbrook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Holbrook Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Holbrook?

Holbrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Holbrook?

Across postcode 2644, 73 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (20), other (17), theft (13). 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 Holbrook?

In Holbrook, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (68.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Holbrook?

43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Holbrook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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