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Buronga

NSW 2739 · Wentworth

1,252 (2021) → 1,321 est. (2025) · Stable

44
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,252
Population
$554K
Median house (2025)
36
Safety score
64
Transport score

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.

831.3 km
To Sydney CBD
320.4 km
To coast
$475/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,252
Population
38
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,381
vs NSW median-25.4%
Bachelor degree or higher22.7%
Born in Australia79.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse380 / 9 / 29

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

$554K+95.2%
Median house (2025)
$290K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$475 / $300 wk
Rental yield (house)4.5%
Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

36
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling160/100k
4
Steal from dwelling319/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft479/100k
11
Domestic assault879/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault399/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 125 (all categories, latest year)9,984 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

7

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

22
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Buronga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 841

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Gol Gol Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1026
  • Red Cliffs Secondary College-FLO Connect CampusSecondary · Government · 4.2km
  • Mildura West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 971
  • Indie School Wodonga - Indie School Mildura CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.4km
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1063
  • St Joseph's College Mildura - VCAL Precinct CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.8km
  • Mildura Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 802
  • St Joseph's College MilduraSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1027
  • St Joseph's College Mildura - Mercy CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5.1km
  • Nichols Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1000
  • Chaffey Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 875
  • Mildura Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 969

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBuronga Coach Stop (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.5°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
290mm
Rainfall/yr
8.3h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
66 in suburbPlaygrounds
1111 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
102 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMildura Base Public Hospital (5.4 km)
Nearest vet1.9 km
Nearest airportMildura (12.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
10
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

39

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

58

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

55

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.80

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

77

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.60

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.35%
Projected population 20411,321
Projected households 2041445

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wentworth

MourquongData not available35transportGol Gol$595K35transportBoeill CreekData not available35transportTrentham CliffsData not available0transportCoomealla$440K0transportMonakData not available0transport

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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 9,984 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 $475.

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 841 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.