Burraneer
NSW 2230 · Sutherland Shire
3,719 (2021) → 4,140 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burraneer is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2230, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.11M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is right by the coast. Burraneer has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.96%), New Zealand (1.21%), Italy (0.86%), Greece (0.43%), USA (0.43%)
Top languages: Greek (1.4%), Italian (1.1%), Arabic (0.51%), Croatian (0.51%), Macedon (0.48%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1111
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- De La Salle Catholic College, CronullaSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1073
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1059
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1120
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1080
- Cronulla South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1089
- Woolooware Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1076
- Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1113
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1104
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1081
- Woolooware High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1056
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1083
- Cronulla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1048
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Burraneer
Is Burraneer safe?
Burraneer has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,613 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Burraneer?
In Burraneer, the median house price is $3.11M and the median unit price is $3.36M. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Burraneer from Sydney CBD?
Burraneer is about 21.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Burraneer?
Burraneer has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burraneer?
Burraneer has a transport score of 78/100 and 39 bus stops.