Brayton, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brayton New South Wales
Brayton Location in New South Wales
Population	208 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2579
Elevation	632 m (2,073 ft)
Location	38 km (24 mi) NE of Goulburn 175 km (109 mi) SW of Sydney 50 km (31 mi) WSW of Moss Vale
LGA(s)	Upper Lachlan Shire
Region	Southern Tablelands
County	Argyle
Parish	Billyrambija
State electorate(s)	Goulburn
Federal Division(s)	Hume
Localities around Brayton: Greenwich Park Big Hill Canyonleigh Greenwich Park Brayton Canyonleigh Carrick Marulan Paddys River

Brayton is a small place, or 'locality,' located in the Southern Tablelands area of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Upper Lachlan Shire. In 2021, about 208 people lived in Brayton.

Discovering Brayton's Past

How Brayton Got Its Name

Brayton was once known by a different name: Longreach. This name came from a large piece of land granted to a person named Peter Stuckey in the mid-1820s. He built a house there using the help of people who were forced to work, known as 'convict labour' at the time. The house was made from sandstone found in the local area.

The name of the town was changed to Brayton to avoid confusion. There is another town called Longreach in Queensland, which is a different state in Australia. The new name, Brayton, was reportedly chosen after Lily Brayton, a famous English actress and singer.

Schools in Brayton's History

Brayton had a public school for many years. It was open from 1859 until 1953. During this time, the school sometimes closed for a while. Other times, it operated as a "half-time" school. This meant that a teacher might teach at Brayton for part of the week and at another small school for the rest of the week.