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Braidwood has an estimated 4,529 residents, up 4.3% since the 2021 Census, with 56 projects tracked in the area around Braidwood.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Braidwood Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 62 kilometres east-southeast from Canberra CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 4,529 as of Aug 2026, up 186 people (4.3%) from the 2021 Census population of 4,343 people. The estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 4,494 as of June 2025 with 219 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area is characterised by strong outright home ownership, below-average unemployment, a low average household size, notable representation of people aged 55 to 64 and an elevated 65 to 74 demographic, alongside a pronounced utilities employment base.
Residents include a high proportion of mature and retirement-aged Australians, largely in couples without children. Population growth has been strong, and sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Braidwood Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 62 kilometres east-southeast from Canberra CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 4,529 as of Aug 2026, up 186 people (4.3%) from the 2021 Census population of 4,343 people. The estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 4,494 as of June 2025 with 219 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area is characterised by strong outright home ownership, below-average unemployment, a low average household size, notable representation of people aged 55 to 64 and an elevated 65 to 74 demographic, alongside a pronounced utilities employment base.
Residents include a high proportion of mature and retirement-aged Australians, largely in couples without children. Population growth has been strong, and sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,760 in 2001 and 4,494 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,529 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 16.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 27.9%.
Braidwood ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for population growth and the 80th for sales activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Braidwood is $483 a week, up 5.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 17% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.2%.
17% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $342 in 2017, $481 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Duncan Street, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $730,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 86 Gilberts Lane, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $1,050,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 111 Duncan Street, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $795,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 72 Little River Road, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $1,150,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 5/70 Little River Road, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $720,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 6 Wilson Lane, Majors Creek NSW 2622 | $830,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 274 Willow Glen Road, Lower Boro NSW 2580 | $540,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 15/70 Little River Road, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $830,000 | 11 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 6 Monkittee Street, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $850,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 74 Wilson Street, Braidwood NSW 2622 | $775,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 34 residential sales recorded since 30 Apr 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 34, houses and units together, was $814,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $483 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $799k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $750k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $814,500 | Median of the 34 most recent residential sales, settled 30 Apr 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $481 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Queanbeyan | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Queanbeyan, over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Capital Region | $561 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Capital Region, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 97 tracked applications: 21 approved, 26 under assessment, 50 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 56 projects in and around Braidwood, 19 of them under construction.
Stabilisation of multiple roadside slopes on Araluen Road and Larrys Mountain Road to prevent further landslides. The work includes installing soil nails, building retaining walls, shotcreting, and reconstructing the road. The project is being completed in two stages: reinforcement and construction.
The project involves upgrading damaged sections of Tarago Road with shoulder widening, rehabilitation, and heavy patching. It includes six sections, with five already completed. Patch number 6, the largest, is approximately 1/3 of the program and includes earthworks, road construction, and guardrail. The project aims to improve safety and driving conditions.
Development application DA.2025.0014 has conditional development consent for a single-storey medical centre at 24 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore. The approved scheme includes reception and waiting areas, six consulting rooms, staff, treatment and procedure rooms, toilets, a second tenancy for ancillary retail such as a pharmacy, 10 on-grade car spaces…
Completed early learning centre operated by Milestones Early Learning (Affinity Education Group), providing childcare for up to 62 children aged 0-5 years. The centre features dedicated programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with indoor and outdoor learning spaces, large playground, and government-approved preschool program.
Construction of a grass-lined overflow channel on Turallo Creek at Bungendore to bypass the Tarago Road bridge during floods. Higher flows will pass through new box culverts beneath Tarago Road and re-enter Turallo Creek below the Turallo and Halfway Creeks confluence, reducing flood risk to Bungendore town centre properties.
Multi-stage community sports precinct delivered by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. Completed works include bulk earthworks, four hard-court netball courts with lighting, two turf fields with lighting, main pavilion with public amenities, kiosk and multi-use room, sewer pump station, drainage upgrades and sealed car park.
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Master planned subdivision offering larger residential lots and house & land packages. Features include fully serviced lots with town water, town sewer, gas, underground electricity, and NBN (fibre to the home). Close to Canberra's CBD and Queanbeyan. Future Bungendore High School and Sports Hub mentioned as amenities.
Proposed high school for Bungendore. Initially planned for Majara and Gibraltar streets precinct, now shifted to a four-hectare site on Birchfield Drive. A temporary North Campus will operate at the Majara Street site for students until the new school is built, scheduled to open for Term 1 in 2027.
The Blind Creek Solar Farm, a proposed 350-400 MW solar farm 8km north of Bungendore, will connect to an existing high-voltage line and include an onsite substation and a 300 MW / 600 MWh Battery Energy Storage System.
Veolia is proposing the Woodlawn Advanced Energy Recovery Centre, an energy-from-waste facility within the Woodlawn Eco Precinct. It will thermally treat up to 380,000 tonnes of residual municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial waste annually, generating up to 30 MW of electrical energy.
Two-storey family-friendly hotel now under construction in Googong Town Centre. Facilities include bistro, additional restaurant, lounge, bar, beer garden, kids play area, three function rooms, sports bar and gaming room. Designed by May and Russell Architects with capacity for 700+ patrons (function space up to ~400).
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Estimated completion year of the 29 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 5, 2026 8, 2027 10, 2028 1, 2029 0, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 2. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 97 substantial development applications lodged in and around Braidwood over the past 5 years, 62 in the last 12 months; 26 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 14, 2023 5, 2024 8, 2025 7, 2026 (to Oct) 61.
Key application 36 Googong Road, Googong Mixed Use | $167m | 1398 dwellings Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 97 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 62 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 25 | ABS building approvals | 37th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 21 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 26 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Braidwood SA2 include: Araluen Road Slope Stabilisation (Construction) and Tarago Road Upgrade (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure projects impacting the Braidwood SA2 are primarily focused on Transport & Logistics.
While specific investment values are not publicly disclosed for all projects impacting the Braidwood SA2, the area shows active development across multiple infrastructure categories within 15km.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Braidwood SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 33rd percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Braidwood compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Braidwood SA2 area has seen 30 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Braidwood SA2's current population of 4,529 has been supported by 25 approvals on average over recent years.
The Braidwood SA2 has seen 5.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 299 people in the Braidwood SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Braidwood SA2's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 25, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Braidwood SA2 has grown by approximately 212 people, while 124 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Braidwood lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,529 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 9th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,343 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 186 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3,418.35 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Braidwood SA2 was estimated to be approximately 4,529 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,494 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The braidwood sa2 has added approximately 186 people and shown a 4.28% increase from the 4,343 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Braidwood SA2 is estimated at 1 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Braidwood SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.6% per annum.
Population growth in the Braidwood SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (67.4%), Overseas migration (26.5%), Natural increase (6.1%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 67.4% of overall population gains.
Braidwood ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 51 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 8.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Braidwood SA2 at 51 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 51 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 51 years as at August 2026, Braidwood is 8 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 13 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Braidwood SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 16.2% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Braidwood SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 8.0% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Braidwood SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.9% of the population in the Braidwood SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 28.7% of the population in the Braidwood SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $51,128 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 19th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $65,847 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,429 | 2021 Census, weekly | 31st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $760 | 2021 Census, weekly | 40th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 19.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,886 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 27.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Braidwood SA2 is approximately $54,390. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $51,128.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Braidwood SA2 is approximately $70,048. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $65,847.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Braidwood SA2 is approximately $54,390 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $51,128 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Braidwood SA2 is approximately $70,048 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,847 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Braidwood SA2's households (~27.9% / 480 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Braidwood SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 27.9% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Braidwood SA2 is $1,429/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Braidwood SA2 is $1,886/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Braidwood SA2 is $760/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Braidwood SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $51,128 while the average income stands at $65,847. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $54,390 (median) and $70,048 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Braidwood SA2 is $5,408 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The braidwood sa2's disposable income is $5,408 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Braidwood demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 33% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 61.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,292 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 4,074 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,343 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Braidwood SA2 has approximately 2,292 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.2%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Braidwood SA2 stands at 2.2%, which is 2.0 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Braidwood SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (13.6% of employment), public administration & safety (12.5%), and construction (12.1%). Other significant employers include education & training and health care & social assistance.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Braidwood SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Braidwood SA2 is 61.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The braidwood sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 13.6% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.6, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The braidwood sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 13.1% growth, ranking 4th out of 37 regions nationally.
Braidwood ranks slightly above average for education relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 28.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 27.8% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 31.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
28.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Braidwood SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
31.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Braidwood SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The braidwood sa2 ranks in the 57th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Braidwood SA2 are: Certificate (27.8%), Bachelor Degree (17.7%), Advanced Diploma (11.4%).
26.6% of the population in the Braidwood SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.0% in primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, 3.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Braidwood SA2 is 1010, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the Braidwood SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 480 students.
The braidwood sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Braidwood features high concentrations of couples without children and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 30.6% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 37.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,719 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,793 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 67.5% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Braidwood SA2 had 1,719 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.3% to an estimated 1,793 households today.
The average household size in the Braidwood SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 67.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (30.6%), group households (2.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,160 family households, couples with children account for 22.3% of all households, couples without children at home 37.8%, and single parent families 6.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Braidwood SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Braidwood SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 48.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 29.7% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 30.6% of all households in the Braidwood SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.0% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Braidwood is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.7% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 86.5% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
Braidwood was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.7% of its population being citizens, 86.5% born in Australia, and 95.5% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Braidwood, at 49.1% of people, although more residents (49.2%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Braidwood are English, comprising 31.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 29.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Scottish is notably overrepresented at 9.7% of Braidwood (vs 8.0% across Regional NSW), French at 0.7% (vs 0.4%) and Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
13.5% of the Braidwood SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
4.5% of the population in the Braidwood SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.0% of the Braidwood SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
88.7% of the Braidwood SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Braidwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 14.9% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 52.1% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 94.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,732 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 40th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.0% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $330 | 2021 Census, weekly | 35th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 71st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 80th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Braidwood SA2, 52.1% of homes are owned outright, 33.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 14.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 94.0% of dwellings in the Braidwood SA2 are houses.
In the Braidwood SA2, 0.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 3.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Braidwood SA2 stands at 52.1%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Braidwood SA2 is $1,732, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Braidwood SA2 is $784, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Braidwood SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Braidwood SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Braidwood SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.1% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Braidwood SA2 consists of 94.0% detached houses, 3.7% semi-detached dwellings, 0.2% apartments, and 2.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Braidwood consumes approximately 12.7% of median household income ($6,188 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Braidwood show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 6% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 94% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Health performance in Braidwood is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 32nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 63.5% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 72.7% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
Around 50.4% of people in the Braidwood SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Braidwood SA2, 5.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
7.6% of people in the Braidwood SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the Braidwood SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.7% of people in the Braidwood SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Braidwood SA2, 50.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 34 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 34th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 227 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 94th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 159 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 13th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 20 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 16 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 22.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 227 public transport stops within the Braidwood SA2.
The Braidwood SA2 has 159 weekly trips across 16 routes, averaging 22 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 312 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 10.9 km away and the nearest child care centre 11.3 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 227 stops nearby, 159 weekly trips, access rating 34 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 24 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 24th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 10.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 11.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 12.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 13.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 13.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 13.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 14.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 37.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 43.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 43.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 43.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 29 places in Braidwood, about 7.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Braidwood compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Braidwood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Braidwood's resilient property market has recorded 151 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 63% residential, 13% commercial and 24% vacant land transactions.
Braidwood lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Braidwood ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Employment conditions in Braidwood demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 33% of areas assessed nationally.
Braidwood ranks slightly above average for education relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Braidwood features high concentrations of couples without children and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
Braidwood is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Braidwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Braidwood is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Braidwood has an estimated 4,529 residents, up 4.3% since the 2021 Census, with 56 projects tracked in the area around Braidwood.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Braidwood.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (101021007). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Braidwood from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Braidwood with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
