Buronga
NSW 2739 · Wentworth
1,252 (2021) → 1,321 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Buronga is a stable suburb in Wentworth, NSW 2739, about 831km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $554K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 320km inland. Buronga has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 36/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2739 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.6%), Italy (1.12%), India (0.88%), Croatia (0.48%), New Zealand (0.32%)
Top languages: Italian (1.12%), Croatian (0.64%), Greek (0.64%), Urdu (0.64%), Punjabi (0.32%)
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.
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 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 959 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Buronga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 870
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gol Gol Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1010
- Red Cliffs Secondary College-FLO Connect CampusSecondary · Government · 4.2km
- Mildura West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 975
- Indie School Wodonga - Indie School Mildura CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.4km
- St Joseph's College Mildura - VCAL Precinct CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.8km
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1055
- Mildura Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 797
- St Joseph's College MilduraSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1022
- St Joseph's College Mildura - Mercy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5.1km
- Nichols Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 995
- Chaffey Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 878
- Mildura Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 977
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Buronga
Is Buronga safe?
Buronga has a residential safety score of 36/100, 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 8,786 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Buronga?
In Buronga, the median house price is $554K and the median unit price is $290K. Median weekly house rent is $490.
How far is Buronga from Sydney CBD?
Buronga is about 831.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Buronga?
Buronga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 870 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Buronga?
Buronga has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.