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NSW · Singleton Council

Branxton, 2335

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

42.1/100
Average

Top 46% of New South Wales' suburbs

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Branxton is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Singleton, Branxton keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

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. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

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.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,255
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,266
Dwelling vacancy
8.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
71 of 838
Median monthly mortgage
$2,037
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
53 / 43 / 0

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)
$500
Houses (January to March 2026)
$710
All types (January to March 2026)
$700
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
131

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
169
Against the person
49
Against property
81
Rate per 1,000 residents
74.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 46 residents
State safety percentile
53.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+26.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault62
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
  • Malicious Damage To Property73
  • Motor Vehicle Theft43
  • Steal From Retail Store38

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
975.5
  • Branxton Public SchoolPrimary
  • Rosary Park Catholic SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

64 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Branxton Public School, King St
  • Bridge St At Fleet St
  • Bridge St At Fleet St
  • Clift St After Maitland St
  • Clift St Before Maitland St

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).

445 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry; Health services facility
    49 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    14 RADFORD PARKWAY BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 CLARET AVENUE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11 SUTTON GROVE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    16 CESSNOCK ROAD BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 PISTACIA GROVE BRANXTON 2335Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    25 CESSNOCK ROAD BRANXTON 2335Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    177 ALMA ROAD BRANXTON 2335Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    13 CESSNOCK ROAD BRANXTON 2335Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    33 PYRUS AVENUE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    55 PIN OAK CIRCUIT BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    39 PIN OAK CIRCUIT BRANXTON 2335Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    4 PYRUS AVENUE BRANXTON 2335Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    2 Mystique Cl Branxton, NSW,2335Determined

  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    85 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Deferred Commencement
  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    83 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Deferred Commencement
  • Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure
    100 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 MCGUIGANS WAY BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    9 MCGUIGANS WAY BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • February 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    39 PIN OAK CIRCUIT BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    2 RUSTY LANE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    5 ROBINIA DRIVE BRANXTON 2335Determined
2025· 18 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    10 CLARET AVENUE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    140 MCMULLINS ROAD BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    83 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Deferred Commencement
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    18 WENTWORTH CLOSE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    12 RUSTY LANE BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    40 CESSNOCK ROAD BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Commercial development; Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    65 FLEET STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • September 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    5 KIRKWOOD PLACE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Subdivision
    70 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise
    64 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Subdivision
    60 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    11 RADFORD PARKWAY BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    18 WENTWORTH CLOSE BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Subdivision
    55 STATION STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • August 2025

  • Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise
    59 MAITLAND STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3 CLARET AVENUE BRANXTON 2335Determined

  • July 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    28 BOWEN STREET BRANXTON 2335Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    13 PIN OAK CIRCUIT BRANXTON 2335Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Brokenback Rd at McMullins Rd (Hail & Ride)Bus stop
  • Eldersleigh Rd opp Rusty LaneBus stop
  • Branxton Rodeo GroundSports field
  • Swimming pool (3)

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Branxton Railway Station group and movable relicsMain Northern railwaySHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Branxton Pre-schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
18
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
42.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 46% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
3108th in Australia
State rank
983rd in NSW
Peer rank
#121 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#283 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Branxton Rodeo Groundamenitiespitch
  • Brokenback Rd at McMullins Rd (Hail & Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
  • Eldersleigh Rd opp Rusty Laneamenitiesbus_stop
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime62
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime48
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime73
  • Motor Vehicle Theftcrime43

Data sources & freshness

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