Moving to Braemar NSW 2575
What the official numbers say about living in Braemar — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $570 a week, against a median household income of $1,930 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Braemar grew 214% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (308 → 966 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Nepal, India, England; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Punjabi, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Braemar scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mittagong, 3.7 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Shellharbour Airport, 31.8 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 92 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 3 parks — see them all on the Braemar profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tangara School 2.4 km · Highlands School 2.6 km · St Michael's Primary School 3.3 km · Colo Vale Public School 3.5 km · Frensham Girls School 3.6 km · Mittagong Primary School 3.7 km
Parks and reserves: Alymerton Reserve 2.3 km · Memorial Park 2.7 km · Colo Street Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Braemar, most often seen first: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck · Crimson Rosella · Dusky Moorhen · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Braemar, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar here | 966 | — | 7/10 | 13% |
| Renwick | 1,453 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Colo Vale | 1,775 | — | 6/10 | 81% |
| Mittagong | 6,090 | — | 7/10 | 46% |
| Bowral | 10,764 | — | 9/10 | 24% |
| Hill Top | 2,792 | — | 4/10 | 85% |
| Yerrinbool | 1,196 | — | 5/10 | 81% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wingecarribee — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Whitlam — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2575 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Braemar profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $570 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 214% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 308 people to 966. It sits about 92 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Mittagong station is roughly 3.7 km away. Local government is Wingecarribee council, and the federal seat is Whitlam.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Braemar vs Renwick · Braemar vs Colo Vale.
Nearby guides: Renwick · Colo Vale · Mittagong · Bowral · Hill Top · Yerrinbool.
Keep an eye on Braemar
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.