Braefield

NSW 2339 • New South Wales

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
20.39 kmยฒ
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.

๐Ÿ“ Location

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

๐ŸšŒ Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Quirindi Station
7 km
N/A โ€” 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

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Quirindi is the nearest railway town

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural roadside locality; car essential

๐Ÿ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

๐ŸŽ“ Schools

๐Ÿ” Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Braefield by offence type, year and trend.

๐Ÿ“Š View Braefield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR โ†—

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research ยท Search for "Braefield" under Suburb

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
64
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

๐Ÿ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
๐Ÿ’ฐ 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.