Moving to Braidwood NSW 2622
What the official numbers say about living in Braidwood — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $345 a week, against a median household income of $1,412 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Braidwood grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,498 → 1,720 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, France; most spoken languages besides English: French, German, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Braidwood scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (66% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 56.9 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 218 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 10 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Braidwood profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Bede's Primary School 300 m · Braidwood Central School 350 m
Groceries: IGA 250 m
Parks and reserves: Ryrie Park 350 m · Bicentennial Park 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Braidwood, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Little Raven · Common Starling · Galah · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · House Sparrow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Braidwood, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood here | 1,720 | — | 6/10 | 12% |
| Bungendore | 4,745 | — | 10/10 | 36% |
| North Batemans Bay | 794 | — | 3/10 | 81% |
| Batemans Bay | 1,573 | — | 1/10 | 70% |
| Surfside | 1,456 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
| Carwoola | 1,602 | — | 10/10 | 53% |
| Catalina | 2,522 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2622 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Braidwood profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $345 a week.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,498 people to 1,720. It sits about 218 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional council, and the federal seat is Eden-Monaro.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Bungendore · North Batemans Bay · Batemans Bay · Surfside · Carwoola · Catalina.
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