NSW · Wingecarribee Council
Braemar, 2575
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Braemar offers a slower smaller community life in Wingecarribee, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 966
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,930
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 343
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 67.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 21 / 0 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 97
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 37
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Fraud52
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment70
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault49
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- 10 Tyree Pl
- Braemar Av Before Bunya Cl
- Old Hume Hwy At Braemar Av
- Old Hume Hwy At Rush Lane
- Old Hume Hwy Opp Braemar Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
63 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 BIGGERA STREET BRAEMAR 2575Under Assessment
April 2026
- Industrial development; Temporary building, structure or use; General industry16 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 BUNYA CLOSE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure72A OLD HUME HIGHWAY BRAEMAR 2575Determined
August 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Specialised Retail Premises21-29 PIKKAT DRIVE BRAEMAR 2575Withdrawn
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Self storage units15 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Withdrawn
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 BIGGERA STREET BRAEMAR 2575Determined
February 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure16 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure20 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 MCBEAN AVENUE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 MCBEAN AVENUE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 MCBEAN AVENUE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 MCBEAN AVENUE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 OLD HUME HIGHWAY BRAEMAR 2575Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structureOLD HUME HIGHWAY BRAEMAR 2575Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision8 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care24 BRAEMAR AVENUE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; General industry10 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Demolition; Industrial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; General industry11 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Self storage units8 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
January 2024
- Signage; Dwelling house; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support72 OLD HUME HIGHWAY BRAEMAR 2575Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 WOOLPACK STREET BRAEMAR 2575Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
June 2023
- Change of use5 GANTRY PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling16 RED GUM DRIVE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
February 2023
- Subdivision of land10 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
2022· 14 proposals
November 2022
- Industrial development17 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Recreational Uses4 PIKKAT DRIVE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to industrial development23 DRAPERS ROAD BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Change of use6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
August 2022
- Change of use6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Change of use6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Change of use6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Other6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing2 BARTHOLOMEW WAY BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Industrial development41 PIKKAT DRIVE BRAEMAR 2575Operational consent issued
- Other6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Other6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Other6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
- Other6 TYREE PLACE BRAEMAR 2575Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Braemar Av before Bunya ClBus stop
- Drapers Rd after Gantry PlBus stop
- Old Hume Hwy at Braemar AvBus stop
- Old Hume Hwy at Rush LaneBus stop
- Old Hume Hwy before Tyree PlBus stop
- Old Hume Hwy opp Braemar AvBus stop
- Old Hume Hwy opp Rush LaneBus stop
- Old Hume Hwy opp Tyree PlBus stop
- Tyree Pl at Pikkat DrBus stop
- Tyree Pl before Old Hume HwyBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 43.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2908th in Australia
- State rank
- 924th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #50 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #254 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- All Aboard Braemar Model Railwayamenitieshobby
- Braemar Av before Bunya Clamenitiesbus_stop
- Drapers Rd after Gantry Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Irelands Machineryamenitieshardware
- Old Hume Hwy at Braemar Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Old Hume Hwy at Rush Laneamenitiesbus_stop
- Old Hume Hwy before Tyree Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Old Hume Hwy opp Braemar Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Old Hume Hwy opp Rush Laneamenitiesbus_stop
- Old Hume Hwy opp Tyree Plamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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