NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Braidwood, 2622

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,781

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.0%

Median age

50

Median income

$1,412/wk

Employment rate

52.8%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$780,000

Languages at home

4.6%non-English

Most common: French, German, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

61.2/100
Good

Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Braidwood is known for: High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Braidwood is a regional smaller community in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. For regional towns, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots.

Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Among similar regional towns, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with schools and education the standout strengths.

At a glance

Braidwood snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$780k

-7.1% change

Median rent

$460/wk

Population (ERP)

1,781

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

16.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#12

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

18th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

43rd

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

51st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
61.2/100 — Good
State standing
Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
897th in Australia
State rank
255th in NSW
Peer rank
#12 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$483
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$780,000
Median price change
-7.1%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,781(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +5.0% over 5 years · 43th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+5.0%
Change in 1 year
+5
Change in 5 years
+84
Growth rank in NSW
43th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,950), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,720
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,412
Dwelling vacancy
16.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
140 of 836
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
52.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
610 / 58 / 3 (+ 16 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
70
Against the person
16
Against property
30
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 108 residents
State safety percentile
17.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.8%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order13
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
  • Malicious Damage To Property17
  • Other Theft17
  • Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences14

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,009
Median ICSEA percentile
51th
School list
  • Braidwood Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 306 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Bede's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1013 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 131 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Braidwood PreschoolWilson Streetkindergarten
  • Wallace Street Early Learning CentreWallace Streetchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

68 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cowper St After Monkittee St
  • Nerriga Rd At Callans Lane
  • Wallace St At Wilson St
  • Wallace St At Wilson St
  • Wallace St Opp Wilson St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

168 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 8 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Notable café culture8 cafés nearby
  • Decent local green space3 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport68 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
4.65
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
8.72
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.74
Food & drink(15)
  • Braidwood BakeryBakery

    99 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Dojo BreadBakery

    91 Rear lane, Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Nerson'sBakery

    143 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • 134 Espresso barCafe

    134 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Albion CafeCafe

    119 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Cafe The TussockCafe

    118 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • CasanovasCafe
  • Concept Coffee Bar & CafeCafe

    114 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • DojoCafe

    90 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Java Braidwood Diner 161Cafe

    91 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Oscar's DonutsCafe

    198 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood HotelPub

    180 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Royal Mail HotelPub

    145 Wallace Street

  • Provisions Deli & CreperieRestaurant

    Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Smokey HorseRestaurant

    183 Wallace Street, Braidwood

Shopping(4)
  • Braidwood ButcheryButcher

    137 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Fast n EazyConvenience store

    71 Lascelles Street, Braidwood

  • IGASupermarket

    50 Wallace Street, Braidwood

Community(6)
  • Anglican Parish HallCommunity centre

    68 Wilson Street, Braidwood

  • CWA BraidwoodCommunity centre

    152 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood PreschoolKindergarten

    66 Wilson Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Public LibraryLibrary

    Park Lane, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Central SchoolSchool

    Braidwood

  • St Bede's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(5)
  • Wallace Street Medical CentreClinic

    41 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Dental PracticeDentist

    67 Duncan Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Multi-Purpose ServiceHospital

    73 Monkittee Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Medical CentreMedical clinic

    73a Monkittee Street, Braidwood

  • Capital Chemist BraidwoodPharmacy

    Unit 2 46 Monkittee Street, Braidwood

Sport & outdoors(13)
  • Bicentennial ParkPark

    McKellar Street, Braidwood

  • Ryrie ParkPark
  • Ryrie ParkPark

    Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Playground (2)
  • Braidwood Memorial Swimming PoolSports centre

    Park Lane, Braidwood

  • School gymnasiumSports centre
  • Lawn bowlsSports field

    Victory Street, Braidwood

  • Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(6)
  • brag Arts CentreArts centre

    45 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Museum groundsMuseum
  • Model Cars of BraidwoodMuseum

    198 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Museum
  • Theatre
  • Wallace LodgeTheatre
Transport(2)

2 bus stops

Other(79)
  • Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian
  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • Braidwood Bottle ShopAlcohol

    50 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • DeadwoodAntiques

    103 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Longbarn & StringAntiques

    50 Ryrie Street, Braidwood

  • Artwork (2)
  • Bendigo BankBank

    93-95 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Bbq
  • Indigo Beauty BarBeauty salon
  • The Braidwood Hair & Beauty StudioBeauty salon

    Unit 2 200 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Bench (8)
  • Vanilla CafeCafe;Restaurant

    104 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Troopers RestCafe;Restaurant;Bar

    202 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • VinniesCharity

    106 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Clock
  • SaloonClothes

    139 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • The Vintage DrawerClothes

    108 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • V&MClothes
  • Born VintageCollector

    25 Elrington Street, Braidwood

  • Convenience;Car Repair
  • Braidwood Court HouseCourthouse

    170 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Len Mutton & Co.Department Store

    124-126 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Drinking water
  • Electrical

    80 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • NRMAEV charging
  • Quilt StoreFabric
  • Braidwood Fire StationFire station

    13 Park Lane, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Food CompanyFood

    71 Duncan Street, Braidwood

  • Gallery 103Gallery

    110 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Bunyip JungleGarden Centre

    125 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Gas
  • Nutrien Ag SolutionsGas
  • Arts and GeneralGeneral

    130 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Blue KingdomGift

    103 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Pendors RealmGift

    84 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • The Snow LionGuest House

    58 Wilson Street, Braidwood

  • The Stables @ LongsightGuest House

    25 Glenmore Road

  • The Braidwood Hair StudioHairdresser

    Unit 2 200 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Bees R UsHoney

    69 Duncan Street, Braidwood

  • Sandalwood HomewaresHouseware

    132 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Visitor Information and Community CentreInformation

    100 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Exploring BraidwoodInformation
  • Information
  • Jewelry

    43 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Thompson Despoke JewellersJewelry
  • The Washing Mill LaundromatLaundry

    69 Duncan Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Golf Club and Servicemens' ClubLicensed Club

    Corner Coronation Avenue and Victory Street, Braidwood

  • The Original Lamp ShopLighting

    Unit 1 200 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Colonial MotelMotel

    199 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Cedar LodgeMotel

    64 Duncan Street, Braidwood

  • Torpy's MotelMotel

    McKellar Street, Braidwood

  • Torpy's Guest House & MotelMotel;Guest House

    McKellar Street, Braidwood

  • NewspowerNewsagent

    122 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood OutdoorsOutdoor

    72 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Parking

    46 Monkittee Street, Braidwood

  • Parking (5)
  • Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilParking
  • Village TerraceParking

    Lascelles Street, Braidwood

  • CaltexPetrol station

    76 Lascelles Street, Braidwood

  • ShellPetrol station

    71 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Picnic Table (18)
  • St Andrew's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    47 Elrington Street, Braidwood

  • St Andrews Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    66 Monkittee Street, Braidwood

  • St Bede's Roman Catholic ChurchPlace of worship

    Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Braidwood Police StationPolice

    170 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Braidwood LPOPost office

    154 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Public toilets
  • Ryrie ParkPublic toilets
  • Laverty PathologySample Collection

    41 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Sanitary Dump Station

    McKellar Street, Braidwood

  • Shelter (2)
  • Braidwood Life CentreSocial Facility

    1 Keder Street, Braidwood

  • Storage Rental
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Daniel WalkerTrade

    Duncan Street, Braidwood

  • Vacant

    128 Wallace Street, Braidwood

  • Waste Basket (9)
  • Yes (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bicentennial ParkPark
  • Colonel RT Hassall ReserveNature reserve
  • Ryrie ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Andrew's Anglican Church

    47 Elrington Street, Braidwood

  • St Andrews Uniting Church

    66 Monkittee Street, Braidwood

  • St Bede's Roman Catholic Church

    Wallace Street, Braidwood

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
6
Nearest hospital
Braidwood Multi-Purpose Service (1.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Braidwood Dental PracticeDuncan StreetDentist
  • Braidwood Medical CentreMonkittee StreetDoctor
  • Braidwood Multi-Purpose ServiceMonkittee StreetHospital
  • Capital Chemist BraidwoodMonkittee StreetPharmacy
  • Laverty PathologyWallace StreetSample_Collection
  • Wallace Street Medical CentreWallace StreetClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
30
Participants per 1,000 residents
16.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 16°
Rainfall
266 mm · ~33 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
284 mm · ~36 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
175 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
226 mm · ~28 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 15 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11A SOLUS STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    41 MCKELLAR STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    7 CLYDE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    180 BOMBAY ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 149 GILLAMATONG LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    4 Nomchong Street Braidwood 2622Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Service station; Car park
    88 WALLACE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Subdivision
    53 WILSON STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    8 AUBREY CLOSE BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • February 2026

  • Subdivision
    1 VICTORY STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    29 GILLAMATONG LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Rejected
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    174 LITTLE RIVER ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    29 WALLACE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 149 GILLAMATONG LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11136 Nerriga Road BRAIDWOODDetermined
2025· 23 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11136 Nerriga Road BRAIDWOODRejected
  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Shed
    44 LASCELLES STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • August 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive plant agriculture
    28 STATION STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation
    24 MONKITTEE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • June 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    712 LITTLE RIVER ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    4 BADGERY STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    228 WALLACE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    10A PARK LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    174 LITTLE RIVER ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    5 BOMBAY ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Truck depot
    249 LITTLE RIVER ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Subdivision
    BOMBAY ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    140 LITTLE RIVER ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    29 GILLAMATONG LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    29 GILLAMATONG LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Rejected
  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5468 KINGS HIGHWAY BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    176 BOMBAY ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Subdivision
    31 SALEYARDS LANE BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    15 VICTORY STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    15 VICTORY STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Rejected
  • January 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    192 LITTLE RIVER ROAD BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage
    119 WALLACE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Rejected
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 SOLUS STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
2024· 5 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    32A ELRINGTON STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Kiosk
    186 WALLACE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • November 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    15 VICTORY STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Rejected
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Artisan food and drink industry
    202 WALLACE STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined
  • October 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    18 WILSON STREET BRAIDWOOD 2622Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • Albion Hotel, 3 adjoining shops & stables119 Wallace Street, BraidwoodSHR
  • BedervaleMonkitee Street, BraidwoodSHR
  • Braidwood District Historical Society MuseumWallace Street, BraidwoodSHR
  • Braidwood and Its SettingVarious, BraidwoodSHR
  • Mill CentreWallace Street, BraidwoodSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Member of Parliament
Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,376
Turnout (2025)
93.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.1 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 49.1 km away).

Coalition 36.7%Labor 63.3%

6.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.0 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • BraidwoodLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Braidwood CentralLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • Majors CreekLabor 64.4% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)16.8 km away
  • AraluenLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)25.0 km away
  • Captains FlatLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)37.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.