What is Braemar known for?

Braemar is a quiet residential locality in the Southern Highlands known for its cool-climate setting and proximity to Bowral's boutique shops, cafes, and cultural venues. The wider Highlands region is renowned for its tulip gardens, heritage character, and popular escapes from Sydney.

How far is Braemar from Sydney?

Braemar is approximately 95 kilometres south-west of Sydney's CBD, around 1.5 to 2 hours by car via the Hume Highway or approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by NSW TrainLink intercity service from nearby Moss Vale Station.

Does Braemar have public transport?

Braemar is served by limited local bus routes connecting to Bowral and Moss Vale. NSW TrainLink intercity trains operate from Moss Vale Station, approximately 5 kilometres away, providing regular services to Sydney's Central Station. A car is still recommended for local travel.

What is the population of Braemar?

According to the 2021 Census, Braemar has a population of 966 residents across approximately 325 dwellings, making it a compact residential community within the broader Bowral-Moss Vale area.

Is Braemar a good place to live?

Braemar is an appealing choice for families, professionals, and retirees who value the Southern Highlands lifestyle — cool summers, scenic rural surroundings, and a relaxed community feel — while staying within commuting distance of Sydney via the train or Hume Highway.

What is the postcode for Braemar?

The postcode for Braemar, NSW is 2575, which covers several localities in the Southern Highlands including Bowral, Moss Vale, and surrounding areas.

What is the median house price in Braemar?

As of 2025, the median house price is $980,000, up 7.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Braemar

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

966

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Personal Income

2.29 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

Family-FriendlySuburbanQuietCommuter BeltEstablished

About Braemar

Braemar is a small residential locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated approximately 95 kilometres south-west of Sydney within the Wollondilly council area. With a population of 966 residents and around 325 dwellings across just over 2 square kilometres, Braemar sits within the broader Bowral district and shares the region's well-regarded reputation for cool-climate living, scenic rural surroundings, and weekend escape appeal. The locality falls within the Whitlam federal electorate and the Wollondilly state electorate.

Braemar is positioned close to Bowral and Moss Vale — the Southern Highlands' main service centres — giving residents easy access to boutique shopping, cafes, quality schools, and regional attractions including the annual Tulip Time festival. The Hume Highway and NSW TrainLink intercity services stopping at Moss Vale connect the area comfortably to Sydney for commuters and visitors. The locality attracts families, professionals, and retirees who value the Highlands lifestyle: clean mountain air, cool summers, heritage gardens, and a close-knit regional community within reach of the city.

Braemar falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2575

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Whitlam

State Electorate

Wollondilly

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-34.35°, 150.34°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

2.29 km²

Elevation

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Braemar for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$980K

34 sales · ▲ 7.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Moss Vale

5 km

N/A (drive or taxi)

Bus Services

Dions Bus Company local services — Bowral / Moss Vale / Mittagong 10–20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

95 km

By Train

NSW TrainLink Intercity from Moss Vale (~5km); approx 1h 30min to Central Station

By Car (Peak)

1h 30min – 2h

By Car (Off-Peak)

1h 20min – 1h 40min

🛣️ Hume Highway (M31) and Old Hume Highway provide main access north; Southern Highlands a popular commuter enclave

Walkability Car-Dependent

Braemar is a residential locality where most daily errands require a car; Bowral and Moss Vale are the nearest centres for shopping and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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Alpine Public School

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GovernmentPrimaryCoed
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Colo Vale Public School ICSEA 952

4889 4250 Wattle St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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Hill Top Public School ICSEA 935

4889 8227 Linda St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
📚

Frensham

2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road

IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
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Gib Gate

Old Bowral Road

IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Highlands School ICSEA 860

4872 3088 2 Maxted Street

GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992

21 Pioneer St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
⛪

St Michael's Primary School

55 Alfred St

CatholicPrimaryCoed
🏫

Tangara School ICSEA 971

4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd

GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

966

▲ 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