Bostobrick
NSW 2453 • New South Wales
About Bostobrick
Bostobrick is a small rural locality on the Dorrigo Plateau in the Bellingen Shire of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 14 kilometres north of Dorrigo. First settled in 1857 by cedar loggers who harvested the dense 'Bostobrick Scrub', the area today retains its heavily timbered, hilly character amid the forests of the NSW Northern Tablelands. The 2021 census recorded around 135 residents spread across 66 square kilometres of scenic escarpment country. It sits within the Bellingen Shire Council local government area.
Bostobrick is popular with tree-changers and those drawn to the alternative lifestyle culture of the Bellingen hinterland. The locality is close to the magnificent Dorrigo National Park — a World Heritage–listed rainforest park — offering spectacular walking tracks and the famous Skywalk canopy walk. Residents travel to Dorrigo (14 km) for everyday needs, or to Bellingen (about 45 km) for a wider range of services and the vibrant arts-and-culture community. The area is particularly appealing to small-holders, hobby farmers, and nature enthusiasts.
Bostobrick falls under postcode 2453 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Dorrigo / Coffs Harbour / Armidale ~20 min to Dorrigo
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Coffs Harbour is the nearest major centre (~90 km); Dorrigo 14 km away for essentials
Car dependent. The locality is spread across forested escarpment with no footpaths or local commercial services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dorrigo High School ICSEA 951Waterfall Way
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Dorrigo Public School ICSEA 9486657 2097 Hickory St
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Hernani Public School ICSEA 10496657 6155 Armidale-Grafton Rd
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Karabin Street
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Dundurrabin Public School ICSEA 8796657 8133 70 Mount St
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Ebor Public School ICSEA 8266775 9136 Waterfall Way
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bostobrick by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bostobrick Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bostobrick" under Suburb