What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Brewarrina?

The median apartment in Brewarrina is $65,000. Including stamp duty ($1,005), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $16,448, or $1,371/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Brewarrina?

The median house in Brewarrina is $95,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($1,530), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $11,335.

What is the vacancy rate in Brewarrina?

Brewarrina currently has a vacancy rate of 12.5%. Properties average 180 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Brewarrina

2839 NSW · 500km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Brewarrina is a small rural town in north-western NSW, approximately 500km from Sydney, serving as the administrative centre for Brewarrina Shire. The town holds immense cultural significance as home to the Brewarrina Fish Traps, one of the world's oldest human-made structures, and maintains a strong Aboriginal heritage with a significant Indigenous population. The community has experienced gradual population decline due to rural-urban migration, particularly among younger residents, resulting in an aging demographic profile. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, government services, and cultural tourism. Property values remain well below NSW regional averages, with a very limited and slow-moving real estate market dominated by older housing stock. Basic services include Brewarrina Central School (K-12), a local health centre, and limited retail options. Infrastructure includes road connectivity via the Kamilaroi Highway, but lacks passenger rail services and has limited public transport options. The town's future prospects are closely tied to agricultural sustainability, cultural tourism development, and government investment in rural infrastructure and services.

Home to globally significant Brewarrina Fish Traps heritage siteStrong Aboriginal cultural heritage and community connectionsVery affordable property prices and low cost of livingStrategic location on Kamilaroi Highway for regional connectivityEstablished educational facilities with K-12 schooling available

Market Snapshot

Median House

$95K

-2.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$65K

-1.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

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Vacancy Rate

12.5%

180 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

7.2%

Yield (House)

6.8%

Auction Clearance

45%

Population

1,200

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$1,371/mo

Purchase Price

$65,000

Stamp Duty

$1,005

1st Year Total

$16,448

House

$945/mo

Purchase Price

$95,000

Stamp Duty

$1,530

1st Year Total

$11,335

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