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NSW · Greater Hume Shire Council
Holbrook, 2644
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,769
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.1%
Median age
51
Median income
$1,101/wk
Employment rate
46%
Languages at home
2.6%non-English
Most common: Tamil, Gujarati
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Holbrook offers a slower smaller community life in Greater Hume Shire Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Holbrook snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,769
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.3%
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
#67
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
38th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 46.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 38% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2664th in Australia
- State rank
- 804th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #67 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #170 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,769(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +9.1% over 5 years · 78th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +9.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +25
- Change in 5 years
- +147
- Growth rank in NSW
- 78th 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 (~1,900), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,650
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,101
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 103 of 775
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,170
- Employment rate
- 46%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 632 / 28 / 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)
- 57
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 103 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order7
- Domestic Violence Related Assault7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment12
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis6
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 981
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 38th
School list
- Holbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1003 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 121 students · Top SEA quarter 11%View on My School →
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 959 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 35 students · Top SEA quarter 0%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
154 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albury St At Murray St
- Albury St Before Bowler St
- Holbrook Public School, Swift St
- Spring Valley Property, Hume Hwy
- Young St At Purtell St
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
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Commander Holbrook Memorial ParkPark
- Gallipoli Victoria Cross Rest AreaPark
- Germanton ParkPark
- Ian Geddes Bush WalkNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Holbrook Multi-Purpose Service (3.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Holbrook Multi-Purpose ServiceBowler StreetHospital
- Holbrook PharmacyPharmacy
- Vecare HealthClinic
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)
- 61
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.5
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
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 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· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation73-75 ALBURY STREET HOLBROOK 2644On Exhibition
- Erection of a new structure; Carport200 CULCAIRN HOLBROOK ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive livestock agriculture; Feedlot; AgricultureSTONEHAVEN ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 FLEET STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Storage premises22 ENTERPRISE DRIVE HOLBROOK 2644Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 Nyhan Street Holbrook NSW 2644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 SPRING STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 BOWLER STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure54 SWIFT STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 BARDWELL STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Home business; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 WELTON STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Subdivision38 SWIFT STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure532 CULCAIRN HOLBROOK ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 WEBB STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 Bardwell Street Holbrook nsw 2644Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Truck depot11-13 SPRING STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive livestock agriculture; FeedlotSTONEHAVEN ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Commercial development; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure119 ALBURY STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision108 ALBURY STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 BOWLER STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 CROFT STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation67 PEEL STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)21 FLEET STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 KING STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 STIRBECK STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure25 WELTON STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house119 ALBURY STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 SPRING STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
May 2025
- Open cut mining; Hours of operation and trading10721 HUME HIGHWAY HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 NYHAN STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
March 2025
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink137 ALBURY STREET HOLBROOK 2644Withdrawn
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 PEEL STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Extractive Industries (non-mining); Hours of operation and trading10721 HUME HIGHWAY HOLBROOK 2644Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 BRUCE STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development51 WALLACE STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Subdivision293 JINGELLIC ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal)8 WALLACE STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Automotive/truck premises; Truck depot26 MILLSWOOD ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)404 JINGELLIC ROAD HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind)HUME HIGHWAY HOLBROOK 2644Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 BOWLER STREET HOLBROOK 2644Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 Nyhan Street Holbrook NSW 2644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 MURDOCH PLACE HOLBROOK 2644Withdrawn
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 49.3 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 63.5%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 36.5%
5.8 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- HolbrookDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 63.2% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 36.8% TCP (2026-by-election)3.8 km away
- CulcairnDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 63.3% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 36.7% TCP (2026-by-election)24.6 km away
- HentyDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 69.3% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 30.7% TCP (2026-by-election)31.4 km away
- GerogeryDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 69.2% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 30.8% TCP (2026-by-election)33.5 km away
- Walla WallaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 72.3% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 27.7% TCP (2026-by-election)38.0 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 · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- 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
More in Greater Hume Shire Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.