Branxton
NSW 2335 · Singleton
2,255 (2021) → 2,893 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Singleton local government area (est. 27,134 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Branxton is a high growth suburb in Singleton, NSW 2335, about 138km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $998K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 50km inland. Branxton has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2335 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.91%), New Zealand (0.98%), Vietnam (0.75%), Ireland (0.58%), Germany (0.44%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.75%), Italian (0.35%), Portuguese (0.18%), Filipino (0.18%), Spanish (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rosary Park Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
- Branxton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 949
Nearby (within 10km)
- Greta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 935
- Kirkton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 926
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
No data
No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Branxton
Is Branxton safe?
Branxton has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,435 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Branxton?
In Branxton, the median house price is $998K and the median unit price is $586K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Branxton from Sydney CBD?
Branxton is about 138.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Branxton?
Branxton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Branxton?
Branxton has a transport score of 85/100, including 2 train stations and 28 bus stops.