North Bourke NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Bourke NSW is 200 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Bourke is $1,101 per week ($57,252 per year). Median rent in North Bourke is $200 per week ($867 per month). North Bourke has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. North Bourke has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Bourke is $880.

There were 16 recorded offences in North Bourke in 2025-26, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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North Bourke Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

North Bourke Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,101/wk
$57,252 per year
#702 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$880/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

North Bourke Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (105) Female 47.8% (96)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
200 people · 4233.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,583
Family income/wk

North Bourke 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)

North Bourke Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.2% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.8% 17 dwellings

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

North Bourke Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

North Bourke Religion

Catholic
29.3%
Anglican
25.5%
No Religion
24.5%
Not stated
12.5%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.7%
Hinduism
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Bourke Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

North Bourke Employment

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Employed full-time
64.4% 87 people
Employed part-time
17.8% 24 people
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Not in labour force
17.8% 24 people

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

North Bourke Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.4%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.6%

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

North Bourke Occupation

Managers
30.4%
Professionals
21.7%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.1%
Labourers
5.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.3%

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

North Bourke Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.3%
Health
17.5%
Education
17.5%
Engineering
15.8%
Agriculture & Environment
14.0%
Society & Culture
10.5%
Architecture & Building
5.3%

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

North Bourke Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Bourke Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.2%
$4,000+/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Bourke Marital Status

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Married
55.6% 90
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Separated
1.9% 3
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Divorced
6.2% 10
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Widowed
8.0% 13
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Never married
28.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Bourke Ancestry

Australian
34.2%
English
24.3%
Irish
14.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.2%
Scottish
6.5%
German
6.1%
Italian
3.4%
Welsh
1.9%
Other
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Bourke School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
46.7%
Vocational Education
16.7%
Pre-school
13.3%
Secondary — Government
13.3%
Primary — Government
10.0%

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

North Bourke Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 13
No need for assistance
96.3% 340

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

North Bourke Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.4% 36
Not a volunteer
74.6% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Bourke Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
23.1%
$300-$449/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Bourke How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.2%
Did not go to work
10.5%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Truck
3.5%

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

North Bourke Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3 vehicles
21.3%
4+ vehicles
22.5%

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

North Bourke Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.1%
2 bedrooms
11.7%
3 bedrooms
29.9%
4 bedrooms
27.3%
5 bedrooms
22.1%

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

North Bourke Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
36.1%
moved in the last 5 years
73.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Bourke Indigenous Population

12.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
46
Indigenous residents
330
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Bourke Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3

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

North Bourke Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.6%
$3,500+/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Bourke Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.4%
Couple — no children
30.3%
Couple — no children under 15
8.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.8%
One parent — children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Bourke Military Service

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Previously served
2.1% 3
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Never served
97.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Bourke Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 19
Did not provide
86.4% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Bourke Children Ever Born

No children
28.3%
1 child
5.0%
2 children
35.0%
3 children
31.7%

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

North Bourke Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5–14 hours
33.6%
15–29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
19.9%

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

North Bourke Household Size

1 person
34.9%
2 persons
26.5%
3 persons
8.4%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Bourke Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from NSW
15
Moved — same area (SA2)
12

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

North Bourke Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Bourke Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total

Assault
4
Other Against Person
4
Theft
2
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Domestic Violence
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

North Bourke Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,781/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in North Bourke

≈ $7,718/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,581/wk
Rent share 11.2%

North Bourke vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About North Bourke

What is the population of North Bourke NSW?

The population of North Bourke NSW is 200 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².North Bourke is ranked #6,961 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Bourke?

The median personal income in North Bourke NSW is $1,101 per week, or $57,252 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,583 per week.North Bourke is ranked #702 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Bourke?

Median rent in North Bourke NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Bourke ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Bourke?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Bourke NSW is $880. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Bourke?

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

Is North Bourke a good suburb to live in?

North Bourke is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 200.The median income is $1,101/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 12995. All dollar figures in AUD.