Bourkelands
NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga
3,113 (2021) → 3,190 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bourkelands is a moderate growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 381km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $735K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 264km inland. Bourkelands has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (3.98%), England (1.48%), South Africa (1%), Iraq (0.93%), China (0.9%)
Top languages: Malayalam (4.69%), Arabic (1.22%), Mandarin (0.8%), Cantonese (0.64%), Punjabi (0.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 972 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 827
- OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga WaggaCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 988
- Lutheran School Wagga WaggaPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1106
- Mount Austin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 815
- Mount Austin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 820
- Kooringal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 951
- Mater Dei Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1049
- Henschke Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1032
- Shepherds Park SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 850
- Mater Dei Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1083
- Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges LimitedCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1083
- Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 3km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bourkelands
Is Bourkelands safe?
Bourkelands has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 2,441 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bourkelands?
In Bourkelands, the median house price is $735K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Bourkelands from Sydney CBD?
Bourkelands is about 381.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bourkelands?
Bourkelands has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bourkelands?
Bourkelands has a transport score of 35/100.