Braemar, NSW 2575 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Braemar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2575, home to 966 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 966
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,930 /week
- Median personal income
- $877 /week
- Median family income
- $2,068 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $570 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Colo Vale Public School
- Tangara School
- Highlands School
- Mittagong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops
- Drapers Rd After Gantry Pl
- Drapers Rd Opp Gillies Rd
- Drapers Rd After Gillies Rd
- Braemar Av Before Bunya Cl
- Old Hume Hwy At Braemar Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 54.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.4% of the 593 resolvable premises in Braemar. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 59.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 40.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 597 across postcode 2575 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 152 violent offences, 122 theft, 91 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braemar?
Braemar (NSW 2575) had 966 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Braemar?
The median advertised rent in Braemar is $570/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Braemar?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Braemar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Colo Vale Public School (2.7 km), Tangara School (3.1 km), Highlands School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Braemar?
Braemar is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Braemar?
Across postcode 2575, 597 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (152), theft (122), property damage (91). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Braemar?
In Braemar, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (54 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Braemar?
25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Braemar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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