Burren Junction NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Burren Junction NSW is 225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burren Junction is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Burren Junction is $118 per week ($511 per month). Burren Junction has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Burren Junction has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burren Junction is England. The most common religion is Catholic (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burren Junction is $163.

There were 14 recorded offences in Burren Junction in 2024-25, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Burren Junction Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Burren Junction Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
#7096 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$118/wk
$511 per month
#8554 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$163/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Burren Junction Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (115) Female 48.0% (106)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
225 people · 1354.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Burren Junction 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Burren Junction Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.3% 33 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.7% 20 dwellings

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

Burren Junction Country of Birth

Australia
96.0%
England
4.0%

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

Burren Junction Religion

Catholic
25.1%
Anglican
24.7%
No Religion
23.3%
Not stated
18.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.0%
Lutheran
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burren Junction Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Burren Junction Employment

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Employed full-time
48.1% 74 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 25 people
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Not in labour force
35.7% 55 people

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

Burren Junction Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.9%
Bachelor Degree
33.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Certificate I/II
4.8%

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

Burren Junction Occupation

Managers
54.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Labourers
16.0%

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

Burren Junction Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
30.8%
Society & Culture
21.2%
Education
19.2%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Engineering
7.7%
Health
5.8%

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

Burren Junction Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burren Junction Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
13.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burren Junction Marital Status

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Married
54.4% 99
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Separated
2.7% 5
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Divorced
6.0% 11
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Widowed
6.6% 12
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Never married
30.2% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burren Junction Ancestry

Australian
36.9%
English
31.4%
Irish
8.1%
Scottish
7.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
German
4.8%
Other
3.0%
New Zealander
2.2%
Dutch
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burren Junction School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
26.1%
Secondary — Government
13.0%

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

Burren Junction Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 11
No need for assistance
97.0% 352

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

Burren Junction Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.7% 39
Not a volunteer
74.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burren Junction Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
78.6%
$600-$799/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burren Junction How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.5%
Walked only
12.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
5.3%

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

Burren Junction Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.4%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
23.6%

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

Burren Junction Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.4%
2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
39.7%
4 bedrooms
23.5%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
7.4%

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

Burren Junction Population Mobility

6.6%
moved in the last year
15.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burren Junction Indigenous Population

8.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
29
Indigenous residents
334
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burren Junction Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
15
Arthritis
11
Heart disease
11
Mental health
9
Diabetes
3

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

Burren Junction Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burren Junction Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.3%
Couple — children under 15
36.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.5%
One parent — children under 15
2.8%
One parent — no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burren Junction Military Service

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Previously served
4.1% 6
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Never served
95.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Burren Junction Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 19
Did not provide
87.4% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burren Junction Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
40.9%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
13.6%

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

Burren Junction When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
1981–1990
6

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

Burren Junction Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
31.3%

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

Burren Junction Household Size

1 person
23.3%
2 persons
45.2%
3 persons
9.6%
4 persons
8.2%
5 persons
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burren Junction Where Residents Moved From

Same address
171
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Burren Junction Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.4%
Step family — no other children
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burren Junction Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 14 total

Other Against Property
6
Theft
4
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Burren Junction Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $118/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

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

If you earn X in Burren Junction

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $118/wk
Left after rent $1,006/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Burren Junction vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burren Junction

What is the population of Burren Junction NSW?

The population of Burren Junction NSW is 225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Burren Junction is ranked #6,658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burren Junction?

The median personal income in Burren Junction NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Burren Junction is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burren Junction?

Median rent in Burren Junction NSW is $118 per week ($511 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burren Junction ranks #8,554 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burren Junction?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burren Junction NSW is $163. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burren Junction?

The median age in Burren Junction NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burren Junction a good suburb to live in?

Burren Junction is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 225.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% 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: 10707. All dollar figures in AUD.