Median house price
$820k
+13% change
NSW · Port Stephens Council
Brandy Hill, 2324
Est. population · Jun 2025
749
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,384/wk
Employment rate
62%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$820,000
Languages at home
3.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Port Stephens Council, Brandy Hill keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Brandy Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$578/wk
Houses $610 · Units $498
Population (ERP)
749
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
1.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#346
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 32.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5147th in Australia
- State rank
- 1655th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #346 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #679 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $498
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $578
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 194
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $820,000
- Median price change
- +13.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
749(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 64th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +30
- Growth rank in NSW
- 64th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~750), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,384
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 235
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 227 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 79
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 27
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 105.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions384
- Domestic Violence Related Assault228
- Fraud159
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property237
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brandy Hill Dr At Seaham Rd
- Brandy Hill Dr At Werai Cl
- Brandy Hill Rd Opp Eloura Cl
- Seaham Rd At Brandy Hill Dr
- Seaham Rd At Brandy Hill Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- New Maitland Hospital (10.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Subdivision88 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Function centre; Tourist and visitor accommodation6 ELOUERA CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 WARRIGAL CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)86 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 WERAI CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah98 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment22 LEUMEAH CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 WERAI CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure79 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)23 GWANDALAN CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space10 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
September 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure7 ELOUERA CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MERINDAH CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)23 GWANDALAN CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 WERAI CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces8 LEUMEAH CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool74 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 BANGALAY CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool90A BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 WERAI CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
2023· 11 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure76 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
September 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 ELOUERA CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed72 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Shed67 BRANDY HILL DRIVE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs9 CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing20 ELOUERA CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
May 2023
- ShedLOT 212 DP 785775 GWANDALAN CLOSE BRANDY HILLDetermined
March 2023
- Shed2A CARRAMAR CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
- Subdivision of land22 WARRIGAL CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 GWANDALAN CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Shed6 NEIKA CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
October 2022
- Shed7 LEUMEAH CLOSE BRANDY HILL 2324Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.0 km away).
Coalition 55.6%Labor 44.4%
4.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HintonLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- SeahamLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- LargsLabor 48.3% · Coalition 51.7% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- WoodvilleLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- BolwarraLabor 52.4% · Coalition 47.6% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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