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New South Wales · Postcode 2642
Brocklesby postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 467 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Brocklesby at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Brocklesby vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Brocklesby | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,268 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $158 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Brocklesby is a locality 467 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2642. It falls within the Riverina region. The local government area is Greater Hume Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Brocklesby has a population of 218 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,268, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 5 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Brocklesby includes a median weekly rent of $158, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 65 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brocklesby scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Brocklesby is served by Brocklesby Public School.
Brocklesby is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Brocklesby details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2642 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 218 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $720/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $158 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 199.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 65 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.7736725 |
| Longitude | 146.6531388 |
| Distance from Sydney | 467 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Greater Hume Shire |
| Federal Electorate | Farrer |
| State Electorate | Wagga Wagga |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (17.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 70 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 25 (11.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 24 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 14 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (4.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 18 (24.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 29 (39.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (32.4%) |
Schools in Brocklesby
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Brocklesby. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Brocklesby
Same Postcode (2642)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.