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Brewarrina, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Brewarrina is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,152. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,152 Population
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$19,232 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,232 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $422/mo rent

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About Brewarrina

Brewarrina

Brewarrina is a town in north‑west New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Barwon River within Brewarrina Shire. Located 96 km east of Bourke and 787 km north‑west of Sydney, it had a population of 743 at the 2021 census. The town serves as a regional centre for surrounding communities including Goodooga, Gongolgon, Weilmoringle and Angledool.

People

Population1,152
Median Age33.0 yrs

Economy

C
Median Income$19,232
Per Capita$19,232
Unemployment7.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$84,400
Rent$422
Ownership37.0%
Housing Units461

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population1,152
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates-29.9607°, 146.8599°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,232
Median Age33.0 years

About Brewarrina

Brewarrina is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,152. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Brewarrina has a population of 1,152. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,152
Total Population
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Brewarrina vs Australia Average

The median household income in Brewarrina is $19,232, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,232 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $370, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Brewarrina vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,232
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,232
Avg Weekly Wage$370

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brewarrina is $84,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $422 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 37.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 461 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,400
70% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$422
64% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership37.0%
Owner-Occupied37.0%
Renter-Occupied63.0%
Housing Units461

Property Tax

Climate in Brewarrina

Brewarrina has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (29°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 383 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29°C / 84°F 21.9° / 36.1° 41.3
Feb 28°C / 82°F 21.2° / 34.9° 36.7
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 17.8° / 31.8° 41.6
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 13.1° / 27.7° 27.7
May 15.8°C / 60°F 9° / 22.5° 31.2
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 6.4° / 18.9° 28.6
Jul 11.4°C / 53°F 4.4° / 18.4° 22.3
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 5.7° / 20.9° 15.7
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 9.4° / 25.2° 23.0
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 13.5° / 29.2° 24.2
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 17.2° / 32.6° 44.1
Dec 27°C / 81°F 19.6° / 34.4° 47.0
Brewarrina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates-29.9607°N, 146.8599°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on May 23, 2025.

May 23, 2025 86 km NNE of Nyngan, Australia M4.8 106 km
Jun 9, 2008 22 km S of Brewarrina, Australia M3.7 23 km
Oct 3, 2002 67 km WNW of Lightning Ridge, Australia M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
July 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Brewarrina has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Brewarrina

Institution Type Founded Website
Brewarrina Campus of TAFE College - ,

Schools in Brewarrina

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brewarrina Central School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brewarrina

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Brewarrina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum

Libraries in Brewarrina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brewarrina Library0.0

Hotels in Brewarrina

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brewarrina Royal Hotel
Hotel Brewarrina

Cafes in Brewarrina

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muddy Waters Coffee Shop and Gallery

Clinics in Brewarrina

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service

Gas Stations in Brewarrina

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dowell's Fuel

Banks in Brewarrina

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Brewarrina

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brewarrina Golf Club

Airports Near Brewarrina

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brewarrina AirportBWQMedium Airport
Branglebar station airstrip-Small Airport
Brewarrina airstrip-Small Airport
Brewon Airport-Small Airport
Byrock Airport-Small Airport
Miralwyn Airport-Small Airport
Weilmoringle Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brewarrina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brewarrina LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brewarrina

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
St Patrick's Catholic Church

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brewarrina

What is the population of Brewarrina?

Brewarrina has a population of 1,152 residents and is located in Australia.. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Brewarrina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,232, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $422 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brewarrina?

Brewarrina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

How is the job market in Brewarrina?

The unemployment rate in Brewarrina is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $370. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brewarrina?

The median home value in Brewarrina is $84,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $422. The homeownership rate is 37.0%.

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