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Burrawang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Burrawang NSW is 431 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burrawang is $985 per week ($51,220 per year). Median rent in Burrawang is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Burrawang has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Burrawang has a population density of 23.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burrawang is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burrawang is $2,997.

There were 12 recorded offences in Burrawang in 2024-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Burrawang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Burrawang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$985/wk

$51,220 per year

#1309 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,997/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Burrawang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (210) Female 51.3% (221)

Population Density

23.2

people per km²

431 people · 18.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,288

Family income/wk

Burrawang Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Burrawang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.2% 94 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.8% 38 dwellings

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

Burrawang Country of Birth

Australia

89.1%

England

10.9%

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

Burrawang Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Catholic

21.8%

Anglican

19.7%

Not stated

9.9%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Baptist

3.5%

Other Religions Tot

1.9%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burrawang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Burrawang Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Burrawang Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 117 people

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Employed part-time

19.3% 62 people

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Not in labour force

44.4% 143 people

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

Burrawang Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.6%

Certificate III/IV

25.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Burrawang Occupation

Managers

32.2%

Professionals

28.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

Labourers

4.0%

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

Burrawang Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.7%

Society & Culture

19.5%

Health

16.4%

Education

10.2%

Creative Arts

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Engineering

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

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

Burrawang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burrawang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burrawang Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 217

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Separated

3.2% 12

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Divorced

10.9% 41

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Widowed

4.5% 17

👤

Never married

23.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burrawang Ancestry

English

36.3%

Australian

24.4%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

12.9%

German

3.1%

Other

2.9%

Italian

2.7%

Hungarian

1.7%

Lebanese

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

New Zealander

0.7%

Dutch

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burrawang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.5%

Vocational Education

16.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Secondary — Government

8.8%

Pre-school

8.8%

Secondary — Catholic

7.5%

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

Burrawang Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 30

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 736

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

Burrawang Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.1% 89

—

Not a volunteer

73.9% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burrawang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burrawang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

Did not go to work

10.3%

Walked only

5.1%

Truck

2.6%

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

Burrawang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

16.6%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Burrawang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

9.0%

3 bedrooms

38.3%

4 bedrooms

37.1%

5 bedrooms

9.6%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Burrawang Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burrawang Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

799

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burrawang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Burrawang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burrawang Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.5%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burrawang Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 10

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Never served

97.1% 336

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Burrawang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 52

—

Did not provide

84.7% 287

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burrawang Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

9.3%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

32.1%

4 children

5.0%

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

Burrawang When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Burrawang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.1%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

21.8%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.3%

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

Burrawang Household Size

1 person

19.9%

2 persons

52.2%

3 persons

8.7%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burrawang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

333

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Burrawang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.5%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burrawang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 12 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Burrawang Schools

schools nearby

government

1075

avg ICSEA score

total students

Burrawang Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 30 students

1076

ICSEA

Kangaloon Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 20 students

1074

ICSEA

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

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Burrawang Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,958/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Burrawang

Your weekly income

≈ $8,485/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,458/wk

Rent share 25.5%

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Income: $908/wk Rent: $420/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $882/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $110/wk

Burrawang vs State & National Average

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Pop: 216 Income: $675/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lue

Pop: 216 Income: $759/wk Rent: $320/wk

Luskintyre

Pop: 216 Income: $958/wk Rent: $390/wk

Wyangala

Pop: 216 Income: $479/wk Rent: $200/wk

Lower Boro

Pop: 217 Income: $749/wk Rent: $210/wk

Bishops Bridge

Pop: 218 Income: $762/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burrawang

What is the population of Burrawang NSW?

The population of Burrawang NSW is 431 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.2 people per km².Burrawang is ranked #5,273 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burrawang?

The median personal income in Burrawang NSW is $985 per week, or $51,220 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,288 per week.Burrawang is ranked #1,309 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burrawang?

Median rent in Burrawang NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Burrawang ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burrawang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burrawang NSW is $2,997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burrawang?

The median age in Burrawang NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burrawang a good suburb to live in?

Burrawang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 431.The median income is $985/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 10705. All dollar figures in AUD.