NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Braunstone, 2460
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Braunstone offers a slower smaller community life in Clarence Valley, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,660
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 109
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 51.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 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)
- $450
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $530
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $486
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 170
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)
- 40
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 140.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order298
- Breach Bail Conditions527
- Domestic Violence Related Assault274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment387
- Malicious Damage To Property339
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
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- 75 Ellis Rd
- Ellis Rd Opp 75
- McPhersons Crossing Rd At Braunstone Rd
- McPhersons Crossing Rd At Braunstone Rd
- Orara Way After Qwyarigo Rd
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).
24 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool374 BRAUNSTONE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)873 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)873 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure765 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Additional Information Requested
2023· 5 proposals
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure923 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
July 2023
- Shed5209 ORARA WAY BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
April 2023
- Subdivision of land873 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
February 2023
- Subdivision of land21 MULQUINNEYS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land292 MULQUINNEYS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
2022· 5 proposals
March 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development923 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling645 MULQUINNEYS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
January 2022
- Subdivision of land330 BRAUNSTONE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
- Other873 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Withdrawn
- Other93 ELLIS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Shed58 MULQUINNEYS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling1345 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling110 MCPHERSONS CROSSING ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
August 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing235 POLEY HOUSE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing101 MULQUINNEYS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
March 2021
- Shed14 Braunstone Road, BraunstoneDetermined
February 2021
- Dwelling4873 ORARA WAY BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
2020· 3 proposals
October 2020
- Subdivision of land873 ARMIDALE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
September 2020
- Dwelling235 POLEY HOUSE ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
August 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing373 MULQUINNEYS ROAD BRAUNSTONE 2460Determined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 23.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6194th in Australia
- State rank
- 1930th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #489 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #906 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime298
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime527
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime387
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime339
- 75 Ellis Rdtransport
- Ellis Rd Opp 75transport
- McPhersons Crossing Rd At Braunstone Rdtransport
- McPhersons Crossing Rd At Braunstone Rdtransport
- Orara Way After Qwyarigo Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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Comparable suburbs
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