The Branch NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Branch NSW is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Branch is $738 per week ($38,376 per year). Median rent in The Branch is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). The Branch has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. The Branch has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Branch is $2,266.

There were 1 recorded offences in The Branch in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

The Branch Map

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The Branch Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Branch Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$738/wk
$38,376 per year
#4782 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$495/wk
$2,145 per month
#696 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,266/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

The Branch Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (66) Female 50.0% (66)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
130 people · 107.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

The Branch 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Branch Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.6% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.4% 14 dwellings

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

The Branch Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Branch Religion

No Religion
36.5%
Catholic
23.8%
Anglican
19.8%
Not stated
15.1%
Uniting Church
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Branch Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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

The Branch Employment

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Employed full-time
43.1% 31 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 20 people
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Unemployed
6.9% 5 people
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Not in labour force
22.2% 16 people

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

The Branch Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.0%
Bachelor Degree
28.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
6.0%

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

The Branch Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
29.4%
Professionals
17.6%
Managers
14.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.7%
Labourers
8.8%

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

The Branch Field of Study

Architecture & Building
29.4%
Management & Commerce
23.5%
Engineering
20.6%
Agriculture & Environment
8.8%
Health
8.8%
Education
8.8%

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

The Branch Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Branch Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Branch Marital Status

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Married
48.6% 54
↔️
Separated
5.4% 6
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Divorced
9.0% 10
🕊️
Widowed
5.4% 6
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Never married
31.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Branch Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
32.9%
Scottish
11.8%
Other
4.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.5%
Filipino
1.8%
German
1.8%
Irish
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Branch School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.8%
Secondary — Government
26.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
21.1%
Vocational Education
15.8%

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

The Branch Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 15
No need for assistance
93.2% 205

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

The Branch Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.0% 19
Not a volunteer
80.0% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Branch Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Branch How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Walked only
12.5%
Did not go to work
12.5%

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

The Branch Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.9%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
29.5%

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

The Branch Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.9%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
40.6%

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

The Branch Population Mobility

23.9%
moved in the last year
48.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Branch Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
216
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Branch Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
5
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3

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

The Branch Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Branch Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.8%
Couple — no children
23.5%
One parent — children under 15
17.3%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Branch Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.3% 4
👤
Never served
95.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Branch Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.1% 9
Did not provide
89.9% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Branch Children Ever Born

No children
36.8%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
44.7%
4 children
7.9%

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

The Branch When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
4

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

The Branch Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.4%
5–14 hours
42.0%
15–29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
6.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

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

The Branch Household Size

1 person
23.4%
2 persons
21.3%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
6.4%
5 persons
25.5%
6+ persons
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Branch Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved from NSW
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
4

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

The Branch Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
57.1%
Step family — no other children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Branch Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

The Branch Rent Prices & Affordability

42%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $495/wk
Rent-to-Income 41.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in The Branch

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $495/wk
Left after rent $692/wk
Rent share 41.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Branch vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Branch

What is the population of The Branch NSW?

The population of The Branch NSW is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².The Branch is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Branch?

The median personal income in The Branch NSW is $738 per week, or $38,376 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.The Branch is ranked #4,782 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Branch?

Median rent in The Branch NSW is $495 per week ($2,145 per month).Rent represents 41.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.The Branch ranks #696 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Branch?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Branch NSW is $2,266. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Branch?

The median age in The Branch NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Branch a good suburb to live in?

The Branch is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 130.The median income is $738/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (41.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13830. All dollar figures in AUD.