Branxton, NSW 2335 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Branxton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2335, home to 2,255 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 137 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,255
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,266 /week
- Median personal income
- $845 /week
- Median family income
- $2,504 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Singleton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,037
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Branxton Public School
- Greta Public School
- Kirkton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 34 bus stops
- Bridge St At Fleet St
- Fleet St At Bridge St (Hail And Ride)
- Branxton Public School, King St
- Fleet St Before Cessnock Rd
- Branxton Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 51.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.1% of the 1,159 resolvable premises in Branxton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 17.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 535 across postcode 2335 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 143 violent offences, 111 theft, 82 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Branxton?
Branxton (NSW 2335) had 2,255 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Singleton local government area.
What is the median rent in Branxton?
The median advertised rent in Branxton is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Branxton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Branxton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Branxton Public School (0.2 km), Greta Public School (4.1 km), Kirkton Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Branxton?
Branxton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Branxton?
Across postcode 2335, 535 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (143), theft (111), property damage (82). 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 Branxton?
In Branxton, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (51.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Branxton?
36 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Branxton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops, 2 train 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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