Median house price
$828k
+14% change
NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Brooms Head, 2463
Est. population · Jun 2025
287
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.1%
Median age
59
Median income
$823/wk
Employment rate
42.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$828,000
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Most common: Cantonese, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Brooms Head revolves around the coast at a genuine remove from Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many coastal suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Brooms Head snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
287
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
44.7%
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
#114
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
32nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
- 27.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5949th in Australia
- State rank
- 1919th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #114 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #189 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $828,000
- Median price change
- +14.4%
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
287(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +7.1% over 5 years · 77th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +7.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in NSW
- 77th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $823
- Dwelling vacancy
- 44.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 219
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 42.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 86 / 0 / 9 (+ 32 other)
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order30
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault38
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
- Brooms Head General Store, Ocean Rd
- Ocean Dr Opp Boronia St
- Ocean Rd Opp Poinsettia Cres
- Ocean Rd Opp Poinsettia Cres
- Poinsettia Cres After Ocean Rd
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
- Maclean District Hospital (20.3 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.4
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
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 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
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure54 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 POINSETTIA CRESCENT BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah23 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development61 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2B BAUMEA STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)45 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)592 SANDON RIVER ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure122 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool41 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures1 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development49 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development122 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
June 2023
- Dual occupancy592 SANDON RIVER ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
March 2023
- Telecommunications and communication facilities30 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 POINSETTIA CRESCENT BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
January 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs57 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development63 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs13 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
November 2022
- Shed6 BORONIA STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development90 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
September 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs65 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces37 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
May 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs92 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development49 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Pools / decks / fencingBROOMS HEAD ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
2021· 9 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development41 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 POINSETTIA CRESCENT BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1920 BROOMS HEAD ROAD, BROOMS HEAD NSW 2463Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition67 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development1 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development14 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
May 2021
- Dwelling80 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development11 HIBISCUS AVENUE BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development46 OCEAN ROAD BROOMS HEAD 2463Determined
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
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.8 km away).
Coalition 64.3%Labor 35.7%
5.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GulmarradLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)15.2 km away
- TucabiaLabor 27.1% · Coalition 72.9% TPP (2025)18.6 km away
- MacleanLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)19.5 km away
- YambaLabor 46.2% · Coalition 53.8% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
- CowperLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)21.2 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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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