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Brayton NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brayton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brayton NSW is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brayton is $757 per week ($39,364 per year). Median rent in Brayton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Brayton has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Brayton has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brayton is $2,167.

There were 4 recorded offences in Brayton in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Brayton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brayton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$757/wk

$39,364 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brayton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (105) Female 49.8% (104)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

208 people · 91.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,281

Family income/wk

Brayton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Brayton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.9% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.1% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Brayton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Brayton Religion

No Religion

29.8%

Catholic

27.8%

Anglican

17.6%

Not stated

14.6%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Eastern Orthodox

2.4%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brayton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Brayton Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Brayton Employment

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Employed full-time

40.1% 57 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 30 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 55 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Brayton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

36.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.4%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Brayton Occupation

Managers

27.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Clerical & Administrative

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Professionals

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Brayton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.6%

Agriculture & Environment

15.4%

Engineering

13.8%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Health

10.8%

Creative Arts

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Society & Culture

4.6%

Education

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Brayton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brayton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brayton Marital Status

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Married

57.2% 95

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Separated

1.8% 3

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Divorced

8.4% 14

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Widowed

6.6% 11

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Never married

25.9% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brayton Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

31.4%

Irish

10.9%

German

6.2%

Scottish

5.5%

Other

4.4%

Italian

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Dutch

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brayton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.2%

Vocational Education

25.8%

Secondary — Government

16.1%

Primary — Catholic

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Brayton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 14

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 349

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Brayton Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.8% 21

—

Not a volunteer

86.2% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brayton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brayton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Walked only

6.6%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Brayton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.0%

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

47.8%

3 vehicles

9.0%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Brayton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.1%

3 bedrooms

39.4%

4 bedrooms

28.2%

5 bedrooms

14.1%

6+ bedrooms

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Brayton Population Mobility

5.1%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brayton Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

342

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brayton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Brayton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brayton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.9%

Couple — no children

38.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brayton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 22

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Did not provide

85.6% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brayton Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

6.0%

2 children

58.0%

3 children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Brayton When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Brayton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Brayton Household Size

1 person

26.0%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

4.1%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brayton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

169

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Brayton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brayton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Brayton Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Brayton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,512/wk

Rent share 16.6%

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $125/wk

Brayton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berambing

Pop: 104 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bielsdown Hills

Pop: 104 Income: $616/wk Rent: $300/wk

Craven

Pop: 104 Income: $627/wk Rent: $265/wk

Croppa Creek

Pop: 104 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $200/wk

Llangothlin

Pop: 104 Income: $711/wk Rent: $238/wk

Shadforth (NSW)

Pop: 104 Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brayton

What is the population of Brayton NSW?

The population of Brayton NSW is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Brayton is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brayton?

The median personal income in Brayton NSW is $757 per week, or $39,364 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,281 per week.

How much is rent in Brayton?

Median rent in Brayton NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brayton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brayton NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brayton?

The median age in Brayton NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brayton a good suburb to live in?

Brayton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 208.The median income is $757/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10551. All dollar figures in AUD.