East Branxton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,881
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about East Branxton.
The postcode for East Branxton is 2335 (NSW).
East Branxton (2335) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
East Branxton has roughly 1,881 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Branxton 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Branxton's population at 1,881, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,881
Median age
33
Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
1,881
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
84
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in East Branxton.
Local schools for East Branxton
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Government School Catchment
Branxton Public School
Greta Public School
Kirkton Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Branxton.
- What is the East Branxton postcode?
- East Branxton is in the 2335 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is East Branxton?
- East Branxton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2335, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Branxton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in East Branxton?
- There are 5 schools serving East Branxton on this page, including Branxton Public School, Rosary Park Catholic School, Greta Public School.
- How walkable is East Branxton?
- East Branxton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Branxton?
- East Branxton is close to Branxton, Leconfield, North Rothbury, Greta, Luskintyre.
- What is the population of East Branxton?
- The population of East Branxton is approximately 1,881 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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