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Brockley

NSW 2365 • New South Wales

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgricultural
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About Brockley

Brockley is a small rural locality on the New England Tablelands of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 50 kilometres east of Guyra and within the New England regional area. Covering around 74 square kilometres, it sits within the elevated granite country and pastoral land of the northern tablelands, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The terrain features open grazing properties among the characteristically cool, high-altitude landscape of the New England.

Armidale is the regional centre for the New England Tablelands, providing a full range of retail, healthcare, education, and cultural services within approximately an hour's drive. The New England National Park and Guy Fawkes River National Park are within the broader region, offering spectacular escarpment scenery and remote wilderness. Brockley suits those who value the wide open spaces and cool temperate climate of the New England Tablelands.

Brockley falls under postcode 2365 and is governed by the Armidale Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2365
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Armidale
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.12°, 151.67°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.32 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2365

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2365, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$31,350
Median 2023–24
$43,384
▲ 38.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,355

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2365; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Armidale Station
60 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink Xplorer from Armidale to Sydney (approx. 7 hr)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr - 6 hr

🛣️ Access via the Armidale region; a private vehicle is essential for all local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Brockley is a remote rural locality with no local services; all errands require a private vehicle.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
843.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
337.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.3%
Non-DV assault
684.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
13.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
448.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.7%
View all 62 offence types for Armidale →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brockley known for? +

Brockley is a quiet pastoral locality on the New England Tablelands, known for its cool, high-altitude climate and open grazing properties on the elevated granite country of northern NSW.

How far is Brockley from Armidale? +

Brockley is approximately 60 kilometres east of Armidale, the nearest major regional centre, typically an hour's drive on New England roads.

Does Brockley have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Brockley. The nearest NSW TrainLink service is at Armidale (approximately 60 km away), with Xplorer trains connecting to Sydney.

What is the population of Brockley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Brockley has a population of approximately 51 residents, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Brockley a good place to live? +

Brockley suits those seeking a quiet, cool-climate rural lifestyle on the New England Tablelands, with the spectacular escarpment scenery and Armidale's regional services accessible within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for Brockley? +

The postcode for Brockley, NSW is 2365.

Is Brockley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Brockley is part of the Armidale 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.