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Bourke NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bourke, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bourke NSW is 1,699 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bourke is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Bourke is $180 per week ($780 per month). Bourke has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bourke has a population density of 0.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bourke is India. The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bourke is $947.
There were 263 recorded offences in Bourke in 2025-26, a rate of 155 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (94 offences).
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Bourke Population
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Bourke Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Bourke Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bourke Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bourke Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bourke Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bourke Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bourke Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bourke Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bourke Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bourke Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bourke Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bourke Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bourke Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bourke Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bourke Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bourke School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bourke Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bourke Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bourke Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bourke How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bourke Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bourke Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bourke Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bourke Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bourke Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bourke Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bourke Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bourke Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bourke Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bourke Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bourke When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bourke Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bourke Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bourke Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bourke Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bourke Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 263 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Bourke Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bourke
What is the population of Bourke NSW?
The population of Bourke NSW is 1,699 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Bourke is ranked #3,240 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bourke?
The median personal income in Bourke NSW is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,560 per week.Family income is $1,898 per week.Bourke is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bourke?
Median rent in Bourke NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bourke ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bourke?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bourke NSW is $947. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bourke?
The median age in Bourke NSW is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bourke a good suburb to live in?
Bourke is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,699.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10520. All dollar figures in AUD.