Braefield Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Braefield Compares
Braefield vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Braefield | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,624 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Braefield is a locality 261 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2339. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Liverpool Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Braefield has a population of 64 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,624, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 4 (6.2% of residents).
Housing in Braefield includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, 29 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Braefield scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Braefield is part of the Tamworth - Gunnedah statistical area in New South Wales.
Braefield Details
| Postcode | 2339 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 64 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,624/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $754/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (6.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.5636219 |
| Longitude | 150.6992881 |
| Distance from Sydney | 261 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tamworth - Gunnedah |
| Local Government | Liverpool Plains |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (9.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (6.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 15 (23.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 25 (39.1%) |
| 65+ years | 10 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (9.4%) |
| Asthma | 6 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (4.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (15.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (34.4%) |
Suburbs Near Braefield
Same Postcode (2339)
More Braefield Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.