Branxton, New South Wales facts for kids
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| Population | 1,991 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2335 |
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| Region | Hunter Region |
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| Federal Division(s) | Hunter |
Branxton is a town in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Branxton is 171 kilometres (106 mi) north of Sydney via the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and New England Highway. Branxton is located mostly in the City of Cessnock, but part of it is in Singleton Shire. It had a population of 1,991 at the 2016 census.
Transport
Branxton is located on the New England Highway between Maitland and Singleton. While the highway passes through the centre of the town, most through traffic bypasses via the Hunter Expressway.
An infamous road sign on one approach to the town states that Branxton has "two cemeteries and no hospital!" The sign, erected by the local Lions Club, is meant to act as a deterrent to rule-breaking motorists.
Branxton is located on the Main Northern railway line and has its own railway station, served by NSW TrainLink's Hunter line.
