East Branxton NSW

Postcode 2335 · Cessnock LGA

East Branxton is a small community in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2335). With a population of 1,881, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in East Branxton is $795,000, having grown strongly 6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $540,000 (-10% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $705. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, East Branxton offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($795K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +6.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$795K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+6.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$795K
6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$540K
-10% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
1,881
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,024
Personal Income /wk$907
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
Data: 2026