Brewarrina
Bourke
Bourke at a glance
Median house
$220,000
-32.0% year on year
Median unit
$149,040
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,699
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Bourke.
Bourke is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$220,000
-32.0% over the past year. Median unit price $149,040.
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
$220,000
-32.0% annual growth
$149,040
35
Average days to sell
1,699
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.25%
Based on $220,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.28%
Based on $149,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-32.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202651%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -32.0%/yr
2021
$1.5M
5-year change
-85%
2026
$220K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,699
Median age
35
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Bourke.
Local schools for Bourke
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bourke High School
Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education
Bourke Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bourke.
- What is the median house price in Bourke?
- The median house price in Bourke, NSW 2840 is $220,000. The median unit price is $149,040. Annual growth is -32.0%.
- What is the Bourke postcode?
- Bourke is in the 2840 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Bourke has approximately 1,699 residents. 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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