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Brayton

NSW 2579 • New South Wales

208
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
91.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSouthern TablelandsHistoricQuietAgricultural
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About Brayton

Brayton is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Lachlan Shire approximately 38 kilometres north-east of Goulburn and 175 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The locality covers a substantial 91.6 square kilometres at an elevation of around 630 metres and had a population of 208 at the 2021 Census with a median household income of approximately $42,834. Formerly known as Longreach — from a pastoral property granted to Peter Stuckey in the mid-1820s — Brayton is steeped in early colonial land history and retains a quiet, working rural character.

The locality is set amidst the open pastoral tablelands typical of the Southern Tablelands region, with sheep and cattle grazing on large properties across the rolling hills. Goulburn, about 40 minutes by road, is the main service centre providing shopping, schools, healthcare, and community facilities for Brayton residents. The Hume Highway (via Marulan) provides access to both Sydney and Canberra. Brayton suits those seeking a spacious rural lifestyle in a historically rich part of New South Wales, well away from metropolitan pressures.

Brayton falls under postcode 2579 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Whitlam, while state elections fall under the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.71°, 150.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
91.60 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,834
Median 2023–24
$54,570
▲ 27.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,515

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
38 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coaches and limited local services — Goulburn and Sydney/Canberra Approximately 40 min drive to Goulburn

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn (~38km), then NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central (~2 hours)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Hume Highway via Marulan provides the main route to Sydney and Canberra. Canberra CBD is approximately 1 hr 30 min drive via Federal Highway.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Brayton is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; all daily needs require a car and a drive to Goulburn or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
208
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brayton known for? +

Brayton is a quiet pastoral locality in the Southern Tablelands with early colonial heritage — formerly known as Longreach after a property granted in the 1820s. The area is characterised by open sheep and cattle farming land with sweeping tablelands scenery.

How far is Brayton from Sydney? +

Brayton is approximately 175 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Hume Highway. Goulburn, the nearest regional centre, is about 38 kilometres and a 40-minute drive away.

Does Brayton have public transport? +

Brayton has no local public transport. The nearest train station is Goulburn, approximately 38 kilometres away, where NSW TrainLink services connect to Sydney Central in around 2 hours and to Canberra in about 1 hour 15 minutes.

What is the population of Brayton? +

According to the 2021 Census, Brayton has a population of 208 residents, spread across a large farming locality of over 91 square kilometres in Upper Lachlan Shire.

Is Brayton a good place to live? +

Brayton is ideal for those seeking a spacious, quiet rural lifestyle in NSW's Southern Tablelands, within reach of Goulburn's services and a reasonable drive to Sydney or Canberra. It suits farming families and those looking for large-acreage properties in a historically significant part of New South Wales.

What is the postcode for Brayton? +

The postcode for Brayton, New South Wales is 2579, shared with Goulburn and surrounding localities in the Upper Lachlan and Goulburn Mulwaree area.

Is Brayton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Brayton is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree 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.