Braidwood, NSW 2622 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Braidwood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2622, home to 1,720 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Eurobodalla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 237 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,720
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,412 /week
- Median personal income
- $776 /week
- Median family income
- $1,992 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Braidwood Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Braidwood Central School, McKellar St
- Braidwood Central School, Ryrie St
- Glenmore Rd Opp Gladys St
- Glenmore Rd At Gladys St
- Wallace St Opp Wilson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 61.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.3% of the 1,134 resolvable premises in Braidwood. 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: 47.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 169 across postcode 2622 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 38% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 theft, 32 violent offences, 32 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braidwood?
Braidwood (NSW 2622) had 1,720 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Braidwood?
The median advertised rent in Braidwood is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Braidwood?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Braidwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Braidwood Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Braidwood?
Braidwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Braidwood?
Across postcode 2622, 169 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (39), violent (32), other (32). 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 Braidwood?
In Braidwood, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (61.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Braidwood?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Braidwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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