Burnt Bridge NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Burnt Bridge NSW is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burnt Bridge is $437 per week ($22,724 per year). Median rent in Burnt Bridge is $178 per week ($771 per month). Burnt Bridge has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Burnt Bridge has a population density of 28.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burnt Bridge is $1,300.

There were 11 recorded offences in Burnt Bridge in 2025-26, a rate of 100 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Burnt Bridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Burnt Bridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$437/wk
$22,724 per year
#8694 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$178/wk
$771 per month
#7951 of 14,663
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Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Burnt Bridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (55) Female 50.9% (57)

Population Density

28.1
people per km²
110 people · 3.9 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,100
Family income/wk

Burnt Bridge Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Burnt Bridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Burnt Bridge Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Burnt Bridge Religion

No Religion
29.0%
Catholic
25.8%
Not stated
13.7%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
13.7%
Anglican
8.1%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
3.2%
Other Religions Tot
3.2%
Uniting Church
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burnt Bridge Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
25.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
23.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%

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

Burnt Bridge Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Burnt Bridge Employment

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Employed full-time
11.6% 10 people
Employed part-time
5.8% 5 people
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Unemployed
14.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
68.6% 59 people

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

Burnt Bridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Burnt Bridge Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Burnt Bridge Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Burnt Bridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burnt Bridge Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
23.8%
$800-$999/wk
23.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burnt Bridge Marital Status

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Married
16.9% 15
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Separated
4.5% 4
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Widowed
9.0% 8
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Never married
69.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burnt Bridge Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
76.5%
Australian
20.9%
Irish
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burnt Bridge School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Burnt Bridge Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.5% 23
No need for assistance
86.5% 148

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

Burnt Bridge Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.7% 9
Not a volunteer
88.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burnt Bridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Car (passenger)
33.3%

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

Burnt Bridge Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.5%
1 vehicle
42.3%
2 vehicles
11.5%
3 vehicles
19.2%
4+ vehicles
15.4%

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

Burnt Bridge Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%
5 bedrooms
11.5%

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

Burnt Bridge Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
21.1%
moved in the last 5 years
54.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
22.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burnt Bridge Indigenous Population

91.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
176
Indigenous residents
17
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burnt Bridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Lung condition
11
Diabetes
8
Asthma
4

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

Burnt Bridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$400-$499/wk
43.2%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burnt Bridge Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15
35.3%
One parent — children under 15
30.6%
Couple — children under 15
17.6%
Couple — no children
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burnt Bridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.5% 19
Did not provide
76.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burnt Bridge Children Ever Born

No children
72.7%
3 children
13.6%
4 children
13.6%

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

Burnt Bridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
4.0%
5–14 hours
13.3%
15–29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
16.0%
Did not do domestic work
56.0%

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

Burnt Bridge Household Size

1 person
12.9%
2 persons
38.7%
3 persons
32.3%
6+ persons
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burnt Bridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Burnt Bridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burnt Bridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Assault
2
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Burnt Bridge Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
799
avg ICSEA score
994
total students
Melville High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 355 students
849
ICSEA
Kempsey West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 422 students
794
ICSEA
Macleay Vocational College Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 88 students
787
ICSEA
Kempsey South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 129 students
767
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Burnt Bridge Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,218/wk
Median Rent $178/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Burnt Bridge

≈ $5,278/month
Median rent $178/wk
Left after rent $1,040/wk
Rent share 14.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Burnt Bridge vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnt Bridge

What is the population of Burnt Bridge NSW?

The population of Burnt Bridge NSW is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.1 people per km².Burnt Bridge is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burnt Bridge?

The median personal income in Burnt Bridge NSW is $437 per week, or $22,724 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,100 per week.Burnt Bridge is ranked #8,694 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burnt Bridge?

Median rent in Burnt Bridge NSW is $178 per week ($771 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burnt Bridge ranks #7,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burnt Bridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burnt Bridge NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burnt Bridge?

The median age in Burnt Bridge NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burnt Bridge a good suburb to live in?

Burnt Bridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 110.The median income is $437/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 10691. All dollar figures in AUD.