Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)

NSW 2620 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

790 (2021) → 868 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (est. 64,911 residents)

Overall score

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

790

Population

$1.43M

Median house (2026)

Safety score

Transport score

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2620, about 261km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 88km inland. Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) has an overall score of 30/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.

260.8 km

To Sydney CBD

87.9 km

To coast

$685/wk

Median rent (house)

17.0 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

790

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA population (est. 2025)64,911

Median household income (weekly)$2,892

vs NSW median+56.3%

Median taxable income (individual)$75,205/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↑ +26%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2620 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher46.6%

Born in Australia84.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse271 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (3.42%), New Zealand (1.01%), Italy (0.76%), USA (0.76%), Chile (0.63%)

Top languages: Italian (0.63%), Spanish (0.38%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.43M

Median house (2026)

Data not available

Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$685 / $460 wk

Rental yield (house)2.5%

Days on market (house)51 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

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:

Break & enter dwelling127/100k

Steal from dwelling380/100k

Motor vehicle theft127/100k

Domestic assault0/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault127/100k

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: 21 (all categories, latest year)2,658 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 March 2026

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationMichelago Coach Stop (17.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate0.8% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Public Administration & Safety

25.1%

Construction

13.7%

Professional, Scientific & Technical

9.1%

Health Care & Social Assistance

8.1%

Education & Training

8.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C

Summer max

11.5°C

Winter max

620mm

Rainfall/yr

7.5h

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

11 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

0Sports fields

0Vets

Air qualityGood air quality (77/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalQueanbeyan Hospital and Health Service (23.5 km)

Nearest vet15.3 km

Nearest airportCanberra (28.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate2.38%

Projected population 2041979

Projected households 2041352

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

UrilaData not available0transport WilliamsdaleData not available0transport Royalla$1.65M0transport Googong$1.08M0transport Jerrabomberra$1.28M35transport Primrose Valley$1.76M0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)

Is Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) safe?

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 2,658 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)?

In Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional), the median house price is $1.43M. Median weekly house rent is $685.

How far is Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) from Sydney CBD?

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) is about 260.8 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)?

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional)?

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) has a transport score of 0/100.