Bourke at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,699
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Bourke.
The postcode for Bourke is 2840 (NSW).
Bourke (2840) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Bourke has roughly 1,699 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bourke scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bourke's population at 1,699, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,699
Median age
35
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
1,699
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,064
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
10
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bourke.
Local schools for Bourke
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Government School Catchment
Bourke High School
Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education
Bourke Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bourke.
- What is the Bourke postcode?
- Bourke is in the 2840 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Bourke?
- Bourke is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2840, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Bourke?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Bourke?
- There are 5 schools serving Bourke on this page, including St Ignatius' Parish School, Bourke High School, Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Bourke?
- Bourke has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Bourke?
- Bourke is close to North Bourke, Gunderbooka, Fords Bridge, Gumbalie, Byrock.
- What is the population of Bourke?
- The population of Bourke is approximately 1,699 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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