East Branxton, NSW 2335 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Branxton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2335, home to 1,881 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 136 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,881
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,024 /week
- Median personal income
- $907 /week
- Median family income
- $2,324 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Branxton Public School
- Greta Public School
- Kirkton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Dalwood Rd After View St
- Dalwood Rd Opp View St
- Dalwood Rd At Gordon St
- Dalwood Rd Opp Vine St
- Dalwood Rd Opp Brunner Park
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 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, 46.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 76.8% of the 828 resolvable premises in East 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: 23.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 76.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Branxton?
East Branxton (NSW 2335) had 1,881 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in East Branxton?
The median advertised rent in East Branxton is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Branxton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near East Branxton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Branxton Public School (1.7 km), Greta Public School (3.2 km), Kirkton Public School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Branxton?
East Branxton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (76.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East 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 East Branxton?
In East 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 (46.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in East Branxton?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Branxton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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