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Brandy Hill

NSW 2324 • New South Wales

713
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralQuietRuralCommuter Belt
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About Brandy Hill

Brandy Hill is a small semi-rural locality in Port Stephens Council within New South Wales' Hunter Region, situated approximately 36 kilometres north-north-west of Newcastle and 175 kilometres north of Sydney. Established as a recognised locality in 1986, the area covers 6.5 square kilometres and has a population of 713 residents. The locality has a modest median household income and retains a peaceful, semi-rural character with a mix of hobby farms and quiet residential properties.

Brandy Hill sits between Raymond Terrace (approximately 11 kilometres to the south-east) and Maitland (around 20 kilometres to the east), giving residents reasonable access to the services, schools, and shopping of both towns. The surrounding Hunter Valley countryside offers a relaxed rural lifestyle, and Port Stephens' beaches and nature reserves are within easy reach for weekend recreation. With minimal local amenities of its own, Brandy Hill is a car-dependent community where private transport is essential for day-to-day life.

Brandy Hill falls under postcode 2324 and is governed by the Port Stephens Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2324
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.62°, 152.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.31 km²
Population Density
77 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Brandy Hill for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.42M
8 sales · ▲ 8.5% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2324

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2324, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,986
Median 2023–24
$52,532
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,076

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2324; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland
20 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Raymond Terrace / Maitland 30-40 min

Commute to Newcastle CBD

Distance
36 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Maitland station, then ~40 min to Newcastle Interchange
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Car essential; nearest major centre is Raymond Terrace (~11km) or Maitland (~20km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; all daily errands require driving to Raymond Terrace or Maitland

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
713
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Stephens Local Government Area, which contains Brandy Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
164.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
197.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
353.6 / 100k
2yr Down 22.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.0%
View all 62 offence types for Port Stephens →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandy Hill known for? +

Brandy Hill is a quiet semi-rural locality in Port Stephens Council, known for its peaceful Hunter Valley countryside setting between Raymond Terrace and Maitland. It offers a relaxed rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of Newcastle and Port Stephens.

How far is Brandy Hill from Newcastle? +

Brandy Hill is approximately 36 kilometres north-north-west of Newcastle, which is typically a 35–60 minute drive depending on traffic via the New England Highway and surrounding roads.

Does Brandy Hill have public transport? +

Brandy Hill has very limited public transport options. There is no rail service in the locality; the nearest train station is Maitland, approximately 20 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Brandy Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Brandy Hill has a population of approximately 713 residents, spread across 6.5 square kilometres of semi-rural land in Port Stephens Council.

Is Brandy Hill a good place to live? +

Brandy Hill suits those seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle in the Hunter region without the higher costs of urban living. Access to Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, and Maitland means services are within reach, though a car is essential and local amenities are minimal.

What is the postcode for Brandy Hill? +

The postcode for Brandy Hill NSW is 2324, which it shares with several other localities in the Port Stephens and Maitland areas.

What is the median house price in Brandy Hill? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,423,000, up 8.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Brandy Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Brandy Hill is part of the Port Stephens LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.