Bourke
NSW 2840 · Bourke
1,699 (2021) → 1,607 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bourke is a declining suburb in Bourke, NSW 2840, about 635km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $210K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 605km inland. Bourke has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2840 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (1.12%), Nepal (0.94%), Pakistan (0.59%), Philippines (0.41%), England (0.29%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.94%), Nepali (0.94%), Malayalam (0.53%), Greek (0.24%), Tagalog (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 810 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bourke-Walgett School of Distance EducationPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 993
- St Ignatius' Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 826
- Bourke High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 714
- Bourke Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 702
- Koinonia Christian AcademyCombined · Independent
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bourke
Is Bourke safe?
Bourke has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 46,027 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bourke?
In Bourke, the median house price is $210K. Median weekly house rent is $320.
How far is Bourke from Sydney CBD?
Bourke is about 634.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bourke?
Bourke has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 809 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bourke?
Bourke has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.