Bureen NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bureen, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bureen NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bureen is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Bureen is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bureen has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Bureen has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (66% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bureen is $4,767.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bureen in 2024-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Bureen Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bureen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$4,767/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bureen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (38) Female 44.1% (30)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
70 people · 35.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Bureen Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bureen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
28.6% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
71.4% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bureen Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bureen Religion

Anglican
65.6%
Catholic
23.4%
No Religion
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bureen Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bureen Employment

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Employed full-time
40.4% 19 people
Employed part-time
36.2% 17 people
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Not in labour force
23.4% 11 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bureen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
73.9%
Bachelor Degree
13.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bureen Occupation

Managers
41.2%
Professionals
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bureen Field of Study

Engineering
43.8%
Health
37.5%
Agriculture & Environment
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bureen Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bureen Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
41.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%
$4,000+/wk
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bureen Marital Status

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Married
49.0% 25
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Separated
11.8% 6
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Divorced
5.9% 3
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Never married
33.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bureen Ancestry

English
35.4%
Australian
31.3%
Irish
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%
Chinese
5.2%
French
4.2%
German
4.2%
Other
4.2%
Italian
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bureen School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
25.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
22.2%
Primary — Catholic
18.5%
Secondary — Government
18.5%
Vocational Education
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bureen Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bureen Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.4% 11
Not a volunteer
79.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bureen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Walked only
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bureen Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
42.3%
3 vehicles
26.9%
4+ vehicles
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bureen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
16.7%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bureen Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
42.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bureen Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
116
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bureen Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Mental health
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bureen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bureen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.1%
Couple — no children
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%
One parent — no children under 15
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bureen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 7
Did not provide
88.1% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bureen Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
3 children
72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bureen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bureen Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
54.2%
4 persons
20.8%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bureen Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bureen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bureen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bureen Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bureen

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,825/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bureen vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bureen

What is the population of Bureen NSW?

The population of Bureen NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Bureen?

The median personal income in Bureen NSW is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Bureen?

Median rent in Bureen NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bureen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bureen NSW is $4,767. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bureen?

The median age in Bureen NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bureen a good suburb to live in?

Bureen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10690. All dollar figures in AUD.