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| Locality | Brookfield |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Dungog Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.51268 |
| Longitude | 151.7644 |
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 37.6 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 2420 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 159 km north-northeast |
Brookfield is a locality in the Dungog Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 202. The locality covers an area of 37.6 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 159 km north-northeast of Sydney. Brookfield is located at 32.5127°S, 151.7644°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2420. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Brookfield breathes a quiet existence, cradled by the rolling hills that eventually give way to the broader valleys of the Dungog Shire. It lies 31.7 km north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 38°T), and is situated 12.3 km south of Dungog. Here, the landscape is a gentle conversation between cleared pastures and stands of native bush, where the air, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean scent of dew-kissed grass and the distant, earthy perfume of damp soil. The land itself seems to possess a soft resilience, its contours smoothed by seasons of sun and rain, reflecting a character that is both enduring and quietly welcoming. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, casts a warm, diffused glow, softening the edges of the scattered farmhouses and the winding lines of fences that mark the generous properties.
The history of Brookfield is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that have sustained generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing country, established a way of life that continues to define the local economy, with cattle and sheep farming remaining the backbone of its prosperity. The legacy of this pastoral tradition is etched into the very fabric of the landscape, in the weathered timber of old woolsheds and the enduring strength of the fences that crisscross the hills. While not a hub of bustling industry, Brookfield’s economic heartbeat is steady, a testament to the dedication of its farming families and the quiet pride they take in their land. A distinctive feature is the way the local roads, often unsealed, follow the natural undulations of the terrain, leading travellers through a scenery that feels both timeless and intimately known to those who call Brookfield home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Brookfield, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Brookfield, in the Dungog Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brookfield includes the postcode (2420), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Dungog Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brookfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |