Brayton, NSW 2579 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brayton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2579, home to 208 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Upper Lachlan local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 136 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 208
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,812 /week
- Median personal income
- $757 /week
- Median family income
- $2,281 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Goulburn Mulwaree
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Marulan Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Brayton Rd At Bulls Pit Rd
- Brayton Rd Opp Bulls Pit Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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), 82.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 69.1% of the 97 resolvable premises in Brayton. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 30.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 69.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 191 across postcode 2579 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 58 theft, 39 violent offences, 26 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brayton?
Brayton (NSW 2579) had 208 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.
What is the median rent in Brayton?
The median advertised rent in Brayton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brayton?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Brayton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Marulan Public School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brayton?
Brayton is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (69.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brayton?
Across postcode 2579, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (58), violent (39), other (26). 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 Brayton?
In Brayton, 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 (82.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Brayton?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brayton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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