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Braidwood, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Braidwood is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,605. Elevation: 2,188 ft (667 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,605 Population 1/sq mi density
2,188 ft Elevation 667 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,229 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,229 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

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About Braidwood

Braidwood

Braidwood is a town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, in Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council. It is located on the Kings Highway linking Canberra with Batemans Bay. It is approximately 200 kilometres south west of Sydney, 60 kilometres inland from the coast, and 55 kilometres east of Canberra. Braidwood is a service town for the surrounding district which is based on sheep and cattle grazing, and forestry operations.

People

Population1,605
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,229
Per Capita$26,229
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$194,400
Rent$972
Ownership76.1%
Housing Units642

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Population1,605
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Coordinates-35.4415°, 149.7998°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$26,229
Median Age50.0 years

About Braidwood

Braidwood is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,605. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet (667 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Braidwood has a population of 1,605 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,665.9 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,605
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
1,665.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Braidwood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Braidwood is $26,229, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,229 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: Braidwood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,229
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,229
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Braidwood is $194,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $972 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 642 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,400
31% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$972
16% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.1%
Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.9%
Housing Units642

Property Tax

Climate in Braidwood

Braidwood has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 650 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 12.7° / 28° 67.8
Feb 19°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.5° 78.4
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.8° 57.5
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 6° / 19.7° 34.0
May 9.2°C / 49°F 2.2° / 16.1° 35.5
Jun 7°C / 45°F 1.3° / 12.6° 58.7
Jul 6.1°C / 43°F 0.1° / 12.2° 42.3
Aug 7.2°C / 45°F 0.8° / 13.6° 56.6
Sep 10°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.8° 38.6
Oct 13°C / 55°F 6° / 19.9° 49.0
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.6° 63.4
Dec 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.2° 67.8
Braidwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Area1,665.9 sq mi (4,314.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.4415°N, 149.7998°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 138 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 111 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 126 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 91 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 129 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 122 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 136 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 86 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 92 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 106 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 104 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 115 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 138 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 88 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 115 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 139 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 128 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 137 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 130 km
Apr 29, 2007 35 km W of Yass, Australia M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in

Braidwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Braidwood

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Braidwood Central School — — — —
St Bede's Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Braidwood

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Braidwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Braidwood Museum grounds
Model Cars of Braidwood

Libraries in Braidwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Braidwood Public Library0.0

Hotels in Braidwood

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elrington Family Hotel

Restaurants in Braidwood

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Provisions Deli & Creperie
Provisions Deli & Creperie
Smokey Horse

Cafes in Braidwood

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

134 Espresso bar
Albion Cafe
Cafe The Tussock
Casanovas
Concept Coffee Bar & Cafe
Dojo
Java Braidwood Diner 161
Oscar's Donuts

Theatres in Braidwood

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wallace Lodge

Clinics in Braidwood

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wallace Street Medical Centre

Dentists in Braidwood

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Braidwood Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Braidwood

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Braidwood Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Braidwood

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Shell

Banks in Braidwood

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Braidwood

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Braidwood Golf Course

Airports Near Braidwood

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Moruya AirportMYAMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Braidwood Airport—Small Airport
Bunyan Airfield—Small Airport
Collector Airport—Small Airport
Currandooley Airport—Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport—Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Braidwood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Braidwood LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Braidwood

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrew's Anglican Church
St Andrews Uniting Church
St Bede's Roman Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Braidwood

What is the population of Braidwood?

Braidwood has a population of 1,605 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,665.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Braidwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,229, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $194,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Braidwood?

Braidwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.

How is the job market in Braidwood?

Braidwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Braidwood?

The median home value in Braidwood is $194,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $972. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.

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