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Branxton

NSW 2335 · Singleton

2,255 (2021)2,893 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Singleton local government area (est. 27,134 residents)

53
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,255
Population
$980K
Median house (2025)
57
Safety score
85
Transport score

Branxton is a high growth suburb in Singleton, NSW 2335, about 138km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $980K 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.

138.1 km
To Sydney CBD
49.5 km
To coast
$705/wk
Median rent (house)
3.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,255
Population
38
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Singleton LGA population (est. 2025)27,134
Median household income (weekly)$2,266
vs NSW median+22.5%
Bachelor degree or higher23.6%
Born in Australia89.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse717 / 0 / 43

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

$980K+125.5%
Median house (2025)
$586K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$705 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)3.7%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

57
Residential

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:

3
Break & enter dwelling133/100k
2
Steal from dwelling89/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft532/100k
9
Domestic assault399/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
9
Non-domestic assault399/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 122 (all categories, latest year)5,410 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

24

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

4
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Rosary Park Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1001
  • Branxton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Greta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 937
  • Kirkton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 940

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

85
2Train
28Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency29/hr
Nearest train stationBranxton (3.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1717 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSingleton Hospital (17.9 km)
Nearest vet18.6 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (35.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

40

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
17
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

0

No data

No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.

0
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

24

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

82

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.77

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

93

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents2.66

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate6.43%
Projected population 20414,208
Projected households 20411,413

Source: 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 5,410 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Branxton?

In Branxton, the median house price is $980K and the median unit price is $586K. Median weekly house rent is $705.

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 983 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.