The Branch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
130
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about The Branch.
The postcode for The Branch is 2425 (NSW).
The Branch (2425) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
The Branch has roughly 130 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.
The Branch 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Branch's population at 130, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
130
Median age
44
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
130
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 The Branch.
Local schools for The Branch
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Government School Catchment
Booral Public School
Karuah Public School
Stroud Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 The Branch.
- What is the The Branch postcode?
- The Branch is in the 2425 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is The Branch?
- The Branch is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2425, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Branch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in The Branch?
- There are 5 schools serving The Branch on this page, including Booral Public School, Karuah Public School, Stroud Public School.
- How walkable is The Branch?
- The Branch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Branch?
- The Branch is close to Allworth, Booral, Girvan, Limeburners Creek, North Arm Cove.
- What is the population of The Branch?
- The population of The Branch is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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