Lake Brewster

NSW 2675 • New South Wales

12
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
154.60 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralRemoteNatureWetlandsAgricultural

About Lake Brewster

Lake Brewster is a remote rural locality in central-western New South Wales, near the town of Hillston in Carrathool Shire, approximately 570 kilometres west of Sydney. The locality takes its name from Lake Brewster — a significant Lachlan River wetland recognised as nationally important within the Murray–Darling Basin. Covering around 155 square kilometres, the area is very sparsely populated with agriculture and pastoralism the dominant activities.

Lake Brewster's wetlands are a magnet for waterbirds and attract birdwatchers and naturalists from across the country, forming part of a network of nine nationally significant wetlands along the Lachlan River. The landscape is quintessential outback New South Wales — flat plains, river red gums, and expansive skies. Hillston, approximately 20 kilometres to the north, provides the nearest services including a small hospital, shops, and schools. Life here revolves around farming, fishing, and the pace of rural Australia.

Lake Brewster falls under postcode 2675 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2675
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.46°, 145.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
154.60 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink Coach — Griffith / Sydney via Hillston ~8–9h to Sydney (departs Hillston)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
No train service; NSW TrainLink coach from Hillston (~8–9h total)
By Bus
Infrequent regional coaches via Griffith or Narrandera
By Car (Peak)
~5h 30min via Newell and Mid Western Highways
By Car (Off-Peak)
~5h 15min

🛣️ Hillston (~20 km north) is the nearest service centre. A private vehicle is the primary and most practical mode of transport.

Walkability Minimal

Extremely remote locality with no urban infrastructure. A car is essential for all daily activities and access to services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Lake Brewster by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Lake Brewster Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lake Brewster" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
12
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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