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Brushgrove

NSW 2460 • New South Wales

181
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableRetireesCoastal

About Brushgrove

Brushgrove is a small riverside village and locality on the north coast of New South Wales, located on Woodford Island at the point where the Clarence River splits into its North and South arms. The 2021 Census recorded a population of around 181 residents, with the locality covering just 2.6 square kilometres. It lies approximately 1 kilometre north of Cowper and 7 kilometres southwest of Lawrence, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area.

Brushgrove exudes the relaxed charm of a classic NSW north coast river village, beloved for its fishing, boating, and connections to the Clarence River. The community is tight-knit and unpretentious, with the iconic Brushgrove Hotel providing a social focal point with views over the river. Residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by floodplain farmland and wetlands, with the larger regional town of Grafton — offering full services, schools, and hospitals — just 20 kilometres to the southwest. The area is popular with retirees, weekenders, and those seeking an affordable alternative to coastal Clarence Valley towns like Yamba.

Brushgrove falls under postcode 2460 and is governed by Clarence Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2460
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Clarence Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.32°, 153.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.63 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$435K
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

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.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Grafton Station
22 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • Busways Clarence Valley regional services — Grafton 30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
640 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink XPT from Grafton (~8 hrs to Sydney Central)
By Car (Peak)
6.5–7 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
6.5 hrs

🛣️ Grafton (~22 km) is the nearest major town with full services and rail access via the Pacific Highway / Summerland Way

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural village; car essential for most services. Local village amenities within walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
333.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.1%
Non-DV assault
503.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
373 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Clarence Valley →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
181
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brushgrove located? +

Brushgrove is a small village on Woodford Island in the Clarence Valley, NSW, at the junction of the North and South arms of the Clarence River, about 20 km from Grafton.

What is Brushgrove known for? +

Brushgrove is known for its scenic location on the Clarence River, excellent fishing and boating, and its relaxed country pub atmosphere at the Brushgrove Hotel.

What is the population of Brushgrove? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 181 residents in Brushgrove.

How far is Brushgrove from Grafton? +

Brushgrove is approximately 20 kilometres from Grafton, which is the nearest major town offering hospitals, schools, shopping, and rail services.

Is there public transport in Brushgrove? +

Public transport options are limited. Regional bus services run to Grafton, and the nearest train station is Grafton Station on the NSW TrainLink North Coast XPT line.

What is the median house price in Brushgrove? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $435,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Brushgrove a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Brushgrove is part of the Clarence Valley 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.