Brooklyn
NSW 2083 · Hornsby
737 (2021) → 735 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Hornsby local government area (est. 144,237 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brooklyn is a stable suburb in Hornsby, NSW 2083, about 32km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 86/100, and is right by the coast. Brooklyn has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2083 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.7%), USA (1.9%), New Zealand (1.49%), South Africa (1.49%), Scotland (0.95%)
Top languages: Gujarati (1.22%), Russian (0.81%), Afrikaans (0.68%), Mandarin (0.68%), German (0.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brooklyn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cowan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1063
- Berowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1085
- Wideview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1102
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1131
- Pacific Berowra Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1136
- Gibberagong Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 9.4km
- Northern Beaches Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 10kmICSEA 1134
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn
Is Brooklyn safe?
Brooklyn has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,056 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brooklyn?
In Brooklyn, the median house price is $1.04M. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Brooklyn from Sydney CBD?
Brooklyn is about 32.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 16 bus stops.