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Branxton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Branxton is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,957. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,957 Population 7/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,561 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,561 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Branxton

Branxton

Branxton is a town in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Branxton is 171 kilometres (106 mi) north of Sydney via the Pacific Motorway and New England Highway. Branxton is located mostly in the City of Cessnock, but part of it is in Singleton Shire.

People

Population1,957
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,561
Per Capita$28,561
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership85.4%
Housing Units783

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population1,957
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-32.6555°, 151.3511°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,561
Median Age38.0 years

About Branxton

Branxton is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,957. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Branxton has a population of 1,957 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 267.6 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,957
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
267.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Branxton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Branxton is $28,561, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,561 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $549, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 186 business establishments.

Income: Branxton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,561
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,561
Avg Weekly Wage$549

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)186

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Branxton is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 85.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 783 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.4%
Owner-Occupied85.4%
Renter-Occupied14.6%
Housing Units783

Property Tax

Climate in Branxton

Branxton has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 762 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30.3° 60.0
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.5° 108.3
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15.6° / 27.5° 84.4
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 11.5° / 24.8° 67.5
May 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 62.1
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 6.4° / 18.6° 64.3
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 4.9° / 18.1° 44.2
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 5.4° / 19.8° 36.5
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 8.1° / 23° 36.5
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.7° 61.2
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 14° / 27° 82.2
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 16.1° / 27.7° 55.0
Branxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area267.6 sq mi (693.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-32.6555°N, 151.3511°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 35 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 28 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 65 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 67 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 70 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 61 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 76 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 84 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 100 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 65 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 57 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 70 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 56 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in

Branxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Branxton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rosary Park Catholic School - - - -
Branxton Public School - - - -
Kirkton Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Branxton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Branxton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Infantry Museum
Gresford District Historical Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Wirraway Aviation Museum

Libraries in Branxton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cessnock City Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Singleton Public Library0.0

Theatres in Branxton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Drovers Camp - Concerts by the Creek

Train Stations in Branxton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branxton

Gyms in Branxton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #10983927334

Golf Courses in Branxton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Branxton Golf Club

Breweries in Branxton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
IronBark Hill Brewing Co

Airports Near Branxton

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm Strip-Small Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Gloucester Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone Airstrip-Small Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Strowan-Small Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Branxton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Branxton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Branxton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Branxton Uniting Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Saint Brigid's
Saint John's 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 Branxton

What is the population of Branxton?

Branxton has a population of 1,957 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 267.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Branxton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,561, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Branxton?

Branxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Branxton?

The job market in Branxton is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $549. There are 186 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Branxton?

The median home value in Branxton is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 85.4%.

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