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 $969K 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brooklyn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1098
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cowan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1045
- Berowra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1081
- Wideview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1100
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1124
- Pacific Berowra Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1117
- Gibberagong Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 9.4km
- Northern Beaches Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 10kmICSEA 1136
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
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
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
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 10,448 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brooklyn?
In Brooklyn, the median house price is $969K. Median weekly house rent is $655.
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 1098 (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.