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Holbrook

NSW 2644 • Rest of NSW

1,650
Population (2021)
$57,252
Median Household Income
450.06 km²
Area
$185/wk
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuietCommuter Belt

About Holbrook

Holbrook is a rural town in the Snowy Mountains region of southern New South Wales, situated on the Hume Highway approximately 100 kilometres north of Albury-Wodonga and 440 kilometres south of Sydney within the Greater Hume Shire local government area. With a population of 1,650 at the 2021 Census, it serves as the main service centre for the surrounding sheep and cattle grazing country of the Upper Murray district. The suburb's median age of 51 and modest weekly household income of $1,101 reflect a typical regional town character, with a high proportion of Australian-born residents with Anglo-Celtic ancestry.

Holbrook is best known for its striking centrepiece: a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy submarine, HMAS Otway, displayed in the town's Submarine Park as a nod to its wartime connection with British submarine commander Holbrook VC. The town's main street offers essential services, cafes, petrol stations, and accommodation catering to travellers on the busy Sydney–Melbourne route. Holbrook District Hospital provides local health services, and the area supports primary and secondary schooling for the district. The surrounding landscape of rolling farmland, spring wildflowers, and proximity to the Murray River corridor makes it an appealing base for those who embrace a quiet, self-sufficient country lifestyle.

Holbrook falls under postcode 2644 and is governed by Greater Hume Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2644
Urban Area
Upper Murray
LGA / Council
Greater Hume Shire
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Albury
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.68°, 147.29°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
450.06 km²
Elevation
254m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$441K
66 sales · ▲ 37.9% 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.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$185
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,170
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
51 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.7%

8 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach services — Albury / Sydney / Melbourne (via Hume Highway stops) ~1 hr 30 min to Albury; ~6 hrs to Sydney

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
440 km
By Train
No direct rail; NSW TrainLink coach to Albury then XPT train (6 hrs+ total journey)
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs 30 min – 5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hrs – 4 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Hume Highway (M31) passes through the town, providing direct road links to Sydney and Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

The main street is walkable for daily errands within the town, but a car is required for most services and travel beyond Holbrook

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume Shire →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,715
Census 2021
1,650
▼ 3.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$29,224
Personal Income 2021
$32,656
▲ 11.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$32,656 / yr
$628/wk
Household
$57,252 / yr
$1101/wk
Family
$76,804 / yr
$1477/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,389
Born Overseas 95

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 24
  • 2. India 19
  • 3. New Zealand 10
  • 4. Philippines 7
  • 5. Germany 6
  • 6. Malta 4
  • 7. Netherlands 4
  • 8. Malaysia 3
  • 9. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 713
English 659
Scottish 211
Irish 187
German 88
Australian Aboriginal 50
Italian 21
Dutch 16
Indian 10
Serbian 9

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,260
Both parents born in Australia
122
Both parents born overseas
97
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.8%
No Religion
31.5%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
83 (5.0%)
5-14 years
172 (10.4%)
15-19 years
99 (6.0%)
20-24 years
68 (4.1%)
25-34 years
147 (8.9%)
35-44 years
148 (9.0%)
45-54 years
185 (11.2%)
55-64 years
252 (15.3%)
65-74 years
284 (17.2%)
75-84 years
161 (9.8%)
85+ years
56 (3.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holbrook NSW known for? +

Holbrook is famous for its Submarine Park, which features a full-scale replica of HMAS Otway, a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy submarine displayed in honour of the town's namesake — World War I submarine hero Norman Holbrook VC. It's a popular stop for Hume Highway travellers.

How far is Holbrook from Albury? +

Holbrook is approximately 100 kilometres north of Albury-Wodonga, around a 1-hour drive via the Hume Highway. It is approximately 440 kilometres south of Sydney.

Does Holbrook have public transport? +

Holbrook is served by NSW TrainLink coach services running along the Hume Highway corridor between Sydney and Melbourne. There is no local bus network or rail station; a car is essential for most day-to-day travel.

What is the population of Holbrook? +

Holbrook had a population of 1,650 at the 2021 Census, down slightly from 1,715 in 2016. It serves as the main service town for a wider district of surrounding rural properties.

Is Holbrook a good place to live? +

Holbrook suits those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with a genuine community atmosphere. Property and rental prices are well below metropolitan averages, and the Hume Highway location provides reasonable access to Albury's full range of services. It is best suited to retirees, farming families, and those working locally.

What is the postcode for Holbrook NSW? +

The postcode for Holbrook, New South Wales is 2644.

What is the average income in Holbrook? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Holbrook is about $628 per week (around $32,700 per year). The median household income is $1,101 per week and the median family income is $1,477 per week.

What is the median house price in Holbrook? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $441,250, up 37.9% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Holbrook? +

The median age in Holbrook is 51. The largest age group is 65–74 (284 residents, around 17%). Around 21% of residents are under 20 and about 30% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Holbrook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Holbrook is part of the Greater Hume Shire 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.

How much is rent in Holbrook? +

In Holbrook, the median weekly rent is $185, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,170 (2021 Census).