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Brundee

NSW 2540 • New South Wales

49
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-Rural
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About Brundee

Brundee is a small rural locality on the NSW South Coast, situated approximately 10 kilometres north of Nowra and within the Shoalhaven City Council area. Covering around 8.4 square kilometres of mixed farming and coastal hinterland country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 49 residents. The locality is set within the productive dairy and beef cattle farming country of the Shoalhaven River valley hinterland, one of the most fertile agricultural areas on the NSW South Coast.

Nowra is the nearest major service centre, the commercial hub of the Shoalhaven with supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a wide range of retail and community services. The Shoalhaven region extends from the Southern Highlands to the coast, encompassing Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley, and Nowra's vibrant arts and events scene. Brundee offers a quiet rural setting within very easy reach of Nowra's comprehensive regional services and the South Coast's lifestyle attractions.

Brundee falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the Unclassified (OT) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Unclassified (OT)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 150.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.42 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2540

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2540, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,687
Median 2023–24
$51,296
▲ 23.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,661

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2540; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bomaderry Station
12 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited Shoalhaven bus services — Nowra 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Bomaderry (Nowra) to Sydney (approx. 2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 35 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Princes Highway and Hume Motorway provide access; Bomaderry/Nowra is the nearest rail and service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Brundee has no local services; a private vehicle is needed for all daily errands, with Nowra providing the nearest comprehensive facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
49
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
223.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.6%
Motor vehicle theft
175.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.2%
Non-DV assault
461.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
245.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Shoalhaven →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brundee known for? +

Brundee is a quiet rural locality near Nowra in the Shoalhaven, known for its fertile dairy and beef cattle farming country in the Shoalhaven River valley, a short drive from the South Coast's lifestyle attractions.

How far is Brundee from Nowra? +

Brundee is approximately 10 kilometres north of Nowra, typically a 10 to 20 minute drive on Shoalhaven roads.

Does Brundee have public transport? +

Limited Shoalhaven bus services connect the district to Nowra. The nearest NSW TrainLink rail service is at Bomaderry (approximately 12 km), with trains connecting to Sydney.

What is the population of Brundee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Brundee has a population of approximately 49 residents across its 8.4 square kilometre area in the Shoalhaven.

Is Brundee a good place to live? +

Brundee suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within easy reach of Nowra's services and the Shoalhaven's celebrated coastal destinations including Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley, and the South Coast beaches.

What is the postcode for Brundee? +

The postcode for Brundee, NSW is 2540.

Is Brundee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Brundee is part of the Shoalhaven 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.