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Upper Burringbar NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Burringbar NSW is 289 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Burringbar is $565 per week ($29,380 per year). Median rent in Upper Burringbar is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Upper Burringbar has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Burringbar has a population density of 16.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Burringbar is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Burringbar is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Upper Burringbar in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Upper Burringbar Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Burringbar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$565/wk

$29,380 per year

#7545 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Burringbar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (150) Female 47.7% (137)

Population Density

16.0

people per km²

289 people · 18.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,281

Family income/wk

Upper Burringbar 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)

Upper Burringbar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.1% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.9% 35 dwellings

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

Upper Burringbar Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

9.1%

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

Upper Burringbar Religion

No Religion

56.8%

Not stated

18.2%

Anglican

9.5%

Catholic

7.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.5%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.1%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Burringbar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Upper Burringbar Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

100.0%

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

Upper Burringbar Employment

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Employed full-time

24.8% 53 people

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Employed part-time

26.6% 57 people

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Unemployed

7.0% 15 people

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Not in labour force

41.6% 89 people

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

Upper Burringbar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.4%

Bachelor Degree

32.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Upper Burringbar Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Managers

20.6%

Community & Personal Service

19.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Labourers

7.4%

Clerical & Administrative

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.9%

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

Upper Burringbar Field of Study

Health

22.9%

Engineering

18.6%

Society & Culture

18.6%

Education

11.4%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

Creative Arts

8.6%

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

Upper Burringbar Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Burringbar Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$500-$649/wk

10.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Burringbar Marital Status

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Married

34.5% 89

↔️

Separated

3.1% 8

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Divorced

8.5% 22

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Widowed

3.1% 8

👤

Never married

50.8% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Burringbar Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

23.9%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

8.1%

Italian

4.6%

Other

4.0%

German

2.4%

New Zealander

2.4%

Dutch

1.9%

Welsh

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Chinese

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Burringbar School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

26.7%

Secondary — Catholic

23.3%

Primary — Government

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

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

Upper Burringbar Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 25

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 465

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

Upper Burringbar Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.8% 38

—

Not a volunteer

82.2% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Burringbar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

25.0%

$300-$449/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Burringbar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Truck

5.4%

Walked only

4.3%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

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

Upper Burringbar Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

9.7%

4+ vehicles

12.4%

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

Upper Burringbar Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.0%

2 bedrooms

25.4%

3 bedrooms

43.2%

4 bedrooms

13.6%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

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

Upper Burringbar Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

30.8%

moved in the last 5 years

10.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Burringbar Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

473

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Burringbar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Upper Burringbar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

12.6%

$500-$649/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Burringbar Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — no children under 15

10.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Burringbar Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 9

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Never served

95.9% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Burringbar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 28

—

Did not provide

87.3% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Burringbar Children Ever Born

No children

30.9%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

5.9%

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

Upper Burringbar When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Upper Burringbar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

19.7%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Upper Burringbar Household Size

1 person

30.6%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Burringbar Where Residents Moved From

Same address

211

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Upper Burringbar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Burringbar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Upper Burringbar Rent Prices & Affordability

34%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,042/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 33.6%

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

If you earn X in Upper Burringbar

Your weekly income

≈ $4,515/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $692/wk

Rent share 33.6%

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Income: $582/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $565/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $165/wk

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Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $140/wk

Upper Burringbar vs State & National Average

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Pop: 145 Income: $638/wk Rent: $260/wk

Kungala

Pop: 145 Income: $593/wk Rent: $248/wk

Leconfield

Pop: 145 Income: $753/wk Rent: $425/wk

Maimuru

Pop: 145 Income: $745/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 145 Income: $640/wk Rent: $215/wk

Possum Brush

Pop: 145 Income: $505/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Burringbar

What is the population of Upper Burringbar NSW?

The population of Upper Burringbar NSW is 289 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.0 people per km².Upper Burringbar is ranked #6,100 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Burringbar?

The median personal income in Upper Burringbar NSW is $565 per week, or $29,380 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Upper Burringbar is ranked #7,545 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Burringbar?

Median rent in Upper Burringbar NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 33.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Upper Burringbar ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Burringbar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Burringbar 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 Upper Burringbar?

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

Is Upper Burringbar a good suburb to live in?

Upper Burringbar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 289.The median income is $565/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.6% 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: 14033. All dollar figures in AUD.