Bourkelands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,113
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Bourkelands.
The postcode for Bourkelands is 2650 (NSW).
Bourkelands (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.
Bourkelands has roughly 3,113 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bourkelands scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bourkelands's population at 3,113, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,113
Median age
35
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
3,113
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
76
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bourkelands.
Local schools for Bourkelands
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Government School Catchment
Red Hill Public School
Mount Austin High School
Mount Austin Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bourkelands.
- What is the Bourkelands postcode?
- Bourkelands is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
- Where is Bourkelands?
- Bourkelands is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
- What is the average rent in Bourkelands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Bourkelands?
- There are 20 schools serving Bourkelands on this page, including Red Hill Public School, Lutheran School Wagga Wagga, OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga Wagga.
- How walkable is Bourkelands?
- Bourkelands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bourkelands?
- Bourkelands is close to Tolland, Tatton, Mount Austin, Springvale, Glenfield Park.
- What is the population of Bourkelands?
- The population of Bourkelands is approximately 3,113 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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