Braidwood at a glance
Median house
$762,500
-13.7% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,720
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Braidwood.
The postcode for Braidwood is 2622 (NSW).
The median house price in Braidwood is $762,500.
Braidwood (2622) sits in the Eurobodalla region of NSW. The median house here is $762,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -13.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Braidwood has roughly 1,720 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 35 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Braidwood scores 24/100 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Braidwood's population at 1,720, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,720
Median age
50
Family households
63%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $762,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 64% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-13.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 35, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $153,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Braidwood on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 35, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -13.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$762,500
-13.7% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$762,500
-13.7% annual growth
$274,320
35
Average days to sell
1,720
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.39% (median rent $350/wk against a $762,500 price tag). Units yield 6.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.39%
Based on $762,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.54%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-13.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202435 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -13.7%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
-52%
2026
$763K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
95
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.
24
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Braidwood.
Local schools for Braidwood
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Government School Catchment
Braidwood Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Bede's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Braidwood.
- What is the median house price in Braidwood?
- The median house price in Braidwood, NSW 2622 is $762,500. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -13.7%.
- What is the Braidwood postcode?
- Braidwood is in the 2622 postcode, in NSW, in the Eurobodalla region.
- Where is Braidwood?
- Braidwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2622, in the Eurobodalla region.
- What is the average rent in Braidwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Braidwood?
- There are 2 schools serving Braidwood on this page, including Braidwood Central School, St Bede's Primary School.
- How walkable is Braidwood?
- Braidwood has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Braidwood?
- Braidwood is close to Jembaicumbene, Bombay, Oranmeir, Gundillion, Durran Durra.
- What is the population of Braidwood?
- The population of Braidwood is approximately 1,720 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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