East Branxton
NSW 2335 · Cessnock
1,881 (2021) → 2,413 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cessnock local government area (est. 70,227 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Branxton is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2335, about 136km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $778K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 48km inland. East Branxton has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2335 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.59%), New Zealand (1.06%), South Africa (0.8%), Vietnam (0.53%), Philippines (0.37%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.64%), Vietnamese (0.64%), Cantonese (0.43%), Urdu (0.37%), Thai (0.37%)
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 974 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Branxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 949
- Rosary Park Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1002
- Greta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 935
- Kirkton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 926
- Lochinvar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 965
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.9kmICSEA 1009
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.9kmICSEA 996
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 East Branxton
Is East Branxton safe?
East Branxton has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 3,243 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Branxton?
In East Branxton, the median house price is $778K and the median unit price is $578K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is East Branxton from Sydney CBD?
East Branxton is about 136.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in East Branxton?
East Branxton has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Branxton?
East Branxton has a transport score of 64/100 and 16 bus stops.