NSW · Cessnock Council
East Branxton, NSW, 2335
Desirability index
#507 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
East Branxton is a small locality in the Cessnock area, home to around 1,881 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 608 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+26%), roughly 323.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $500, houses $710), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,881
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,024
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 708
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 68.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 103 / 6
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 131
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 608
- Against the person
- 178
- Against property
- 293
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 323.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +26.4%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Motor Vehicle Theft43
- Steal From Retail Store38
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Branxton Cemetery, Maitland St
- Dalwood Rd Opp Brunner Park
- George St At Elderslie Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Lions Park, Wyndham St
- Wyndham St Opp Lions Park
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
114 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support80 YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)33 MIDDLE STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure60 CHURCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 ALLWOOD CLOSE EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation17 MCMULLINS ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 GORDON STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure60 CHURCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure60A YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 GORDON STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support80 YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 CHURCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 FRANKS CLOSE EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space9 SPRING STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 HARVEST COURT EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision16 GEORGE STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 DURHAM ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure35 CHURCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 TRELLIS COURT EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 GLISSAN STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development39 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 TULLOCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah25 POPLAR LEVEL TERRACE EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7A WYNDHAM STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation60A YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 VINE STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9A FRANKS CLOSE EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 GRAPE STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 18 FARMGATE ROW EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision5 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Withdrawn
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision68 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 18 FARMGATE ROW EAST BRANXTON 2335Withdrawn
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)46 CHURCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport46 DALWOOD ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure75 YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation94 HILLVIEW ROAD EAST BRANXTON 2335Operational consent issued
2023· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 13 proposals
13 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Branxton Cemetery, Maitland StBus stop
- Brunner Park, Dalwood RdBus stop
- Dalwood Rd after View StBus stop
- Dalwood Rd at Gordon StBus stop
- Dalwood Rd at Spring StBus stop
- Dalwood Rd opp Brunner ParkBus stop
- Dalwood Rd opp View StBus stop
- Dalwood Rd opp Vine StBus stop
- Hillview Rd before McMullins Rd (Hail & Ride)Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brunner ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 45.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #507 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Branxton Cemetery, Maitland Sttransport
- Dalwood Rd Opp Brunner Parktransport
- George St At Elderslie Rd (Hail And Ride)transport
- Lions Park, Wyndham Sttransport
- Wyndham St Opp Lions Parktransport
- Brunner Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning25 POPLAR LEVEL TERRACE EAST BRANXTON 2335Lodged 08 Apr 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning7A WYNDHAM STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Lodged 04 Apr 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)planning46 CHURCH STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Lodged 07 Nov 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning60A YATES STREET EAST BRANXTON 2335Lodged 17 Mar 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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