Braunstone at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
284
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Braunstone.
The postcode for Braunstone is 2460 (NSW).
Braunstone (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Braunstone has roughly 284 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Braunstone scores 0/100 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Braunstone's population at 284, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
284
Median age
47
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
284
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Braunstone.
Local schools for Braunstone
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Government School Catchment
Coutts Crossing Public School
Induna School
Gillwinga Public School
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Frequently asked
About Braunstone.
- What is the Braunstone postcode?
- Braunstone is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Braunstone?
- Braunstone is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Braunstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Braunstone?
- There are 5 schools serving Braunstone on this page, including Coutts Crossing Public School, Induna School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Braunstone?
- Braunstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Braunstone?
- Braunstone is close to Levenstrath, Mcphersons Crossing, Bom Bom, Glenugie, Coutts Crossing.
- What is the population of Braunstone?
- The population of Braunstone is approximately 284 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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