Braemar at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
966
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Braemar.
The postcode for Braemar is 2575 (NSW).
Braemar (2575) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Braemar has roughly 966 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Braemar scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Braemar's population at 966, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
966
Median age
34
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$570/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
966
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
35
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Braemar.
Local schools for Braemar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Highlands School
Tangara School
Colo Vale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Braemar.
- What is the Braemar postcode?
- Braemar is in the 2575 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Braemar?
- Braemar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2575, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Braemar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $570.
- What schools are in Braemar?
- There are 13 schools serving Braemar on this page, including Highlands School, Tangara School, Colo Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Braemar?
- Braemar has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Braemar?
- Braemar is close to Willow Vale, Balaclava, Aylmerton, Renwick, Colo Vale.
- What is the population of Braemar?
- The population of Braemar is approximately 966 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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