Braefield

NSW 2339 • New South Wales

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
20.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgricultural

About Braefield

Braefield is a small locality on the Kamilaroi Highway in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated approximately 7 kilometres south of Quirindi in Liverpool Plains Shire. The area is characterised by the rolling agricultural country of the Liverpool Plains, which is among the most productive farming land in Australia. With a population of around 64 residents, Braefield functions primarily as a roadside community supporting the surrounding farming properties.

The locality is best known to travellers on the Kamilaroi Highway, with a handful of houses fronting the road alongside open farmland. Residents rely on nearby Quirindi for schools, shops, and services. The Liverpool Plains region surrounding Braefield is celebrated for its rich black soil plains, supporting cereal crops and livestock. It's a quintessentially quiet slice of rural New South Wales, where the community is closely tied to the agricultural calendar.

Braefield falls under postcode 2339 and is governed by Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2339
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.74°, 150.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.39 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Quirindi Station
7 km
N/A — drive required

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
343 km
By Train
Via Quirindi station (~7 km); NSW TrainLink to Sydney approx. 4.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 4 hrs via New England Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 3.5 hrs

🛣️ Quirindi is the nearest railway town

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural roadside locality; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Liverpool Plains Shire Local Government Area, which contains Braefield. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
365.1 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
286.8 / 100k
Non-DV assault
469.4 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
Steal from vehicle
169.5 / 100k

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
64
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What LGA is Braefield in? +

Braefield is located within the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area, in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales.

How far is Braefield from Quirindi? +

Braefield is approximately 7 kilometres south of Quirindi, the nearest town with schools, shops, and a railway station.

What is the nearest train station to Braefield? +

The nearest train station is Quirindi, about 7 km away, served by NSW TrainLink's North West service connecting to Sydney.

Is Braefield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Braefield is part of the Liverpool Plains Shire LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Braefield? +

Braefield had a population of 64 at the 2021 Census.