Burroway NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Burroway NSW is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burroway is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Burroway is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Burroway has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Burroway has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burroway is $1,884.

There were 8 recorded offences in Burroway in 2024-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Burroway Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Burroway Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
#3057 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
#5664 of 14,663
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,884/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Burroway Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (93) Female 46.6% (81)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
171 people · 431.9 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,562
Family income/wk

Burroway 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Burroway Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.3% 18 dwellings

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

Burroway Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Burroway Religion

Anglican
29.1%
No Religion
26.1%
Not stated
18.8%
Catholic
16.4%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
5.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%
Uniting Church
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burroway Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

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

Burroway Employment

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Employed full-time
56.9% 62 people
Employed part-time
18.3% 20 people
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Not in labour force
24.8% 27 people

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

Burroway Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.1%
Bachelor Degree
37.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
6.5%
Certificate I/II
6.5%

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

Burroway Occupation

Managers
48.7%
Professionals
20.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Clerical & Administrative
7.7%
Sales Workers
7.7%

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

Burroway Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.2%
Management & Commerce
22.9%
Engineering
18.8%
Health
14.6%
Education
14.6%

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

Burroway Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burroway Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.6%
$4,000+/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burroway Marital Status

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Married
52.8% 67
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Separated
4.7% 6
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Divorced
3.1% 4
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Widowed
6.3% 8
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Never married
33.1% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burroway Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
32.2%
Irish
11.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.7%
Scottish
5.7%
German
4.8%
Other
4.8%
Italian
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burroway School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
28.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
18.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
18.0%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Primary — Government
10.0%
Pre-school
8.0%
Primary — Catholic
6.0%

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

Burroway Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.3% 4
No need for assistance
98.7% 306

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

Burroway Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.6% 29
Not a volunteer
75.4% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burroway Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burroway How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.4%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
8.3%
Walked only
5.6%
Other
4.2%

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

Burroway Car Ownership

2 vehicles
41.0%
3 vehicles
20.5%
4+ vehicles
38.5%

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

Burroway Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.8%
3 bedrooms
22.2%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
13.3%
6+ bedrooms
6.7%

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

Burroway Population Mobility

22.5%
moved in the last year
42.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burroway Indigenous Population

7.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
293
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burroway Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
7
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

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

Burroway Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.3%
$150-$299/wk
13.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burroway Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
58.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.9%
Couple — no children
13.7%
One parent — children under 15
5.0%
One parent — no children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burroway Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.8% 9
Did not provide
92.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burroway Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
2 children
14.3%
3 children
50.0%

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

Burroway When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1971–1980
3
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3

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

Burroway Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Burroway Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
20.4%
3 persons
10.2%
4 persons
20.4%
5 persons
18.4%
6+ persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burroway Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from NSW
28
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Burroway Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burroway Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 8 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Burroway Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Burroway

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,792/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Burroway vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Burroway

What is the population of Burroway NSW?

The population of Burroway NSW is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Burroway is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burroway?

The median personal income in Burroway NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,562 per week.Burroway is ranked #3,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burroway?

Median rent in Burroway NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burroway ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burroway?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burroway NSW is $1,884. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burroway?

The median age in Burroway NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burroway a good suburb to live in?

Burroway is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 171.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 10712. All dollar figures in AUD.