Braidwood, NSW 2474
Room to breathe, on New South Wales's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $330/wk Median
- 14.7% Renters
Braidwood Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.3k
- Median age
- 51
- Median weekly rent
- $330
- To the CBD
- 225km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Braidwood Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Braidwood is a regional New South Wales community of 4,343 residents, with 14.7% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $330 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Braidwood
Braidwood Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Braidwood Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Braidwood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Braidwood
Real questions renters ask before moving to Braidwood.
How far is Braidwood from New South Wales's capital?
Braidwood is approximately 225km from New South Wales's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 235-250 minutes.
Is Braidwood a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Braidwood has a 14.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Braidwood walkable?
Braidwood carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Braidwood family-friendly for renters?
Braidwood has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $330/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional NSW.
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