New South Wales · Postcode 2579
Brayton postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 143 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Brayton at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Brayton vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Brayton | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +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.
Brayton is a locality 143 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2579. It falls within the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region. The local government area is Goulburn Mulwaree.
According to the 2021 Census, Brayton has a population of 208 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Brayton includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 75 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brayton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Brayton is part of the Southern Highlands statistical area in New South Wales.
Brayton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2579 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 208 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $757/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 91.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 75 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.648611 |
| Longitude | 149.967778 |
| Distance from Sydney | 143 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Southern Highlands |
| Local Government | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Federal Electorate | Hume |
| State Electorate | Goulburn |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 38 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 62 (29.8%) |
| 65+ years | 47 (22.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 21 (10.1%) |
| Asthma | 13 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 7 (3.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (9.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 13 (19.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (47.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (23.9%) |
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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.