Forbes Shire Council

Burcher

NSW2671

Burcher at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

82

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Burcher.

The postcode for Burcher is 2671 (NSW).

Burcher (2671) sits in the Forbes region of NSW.

Burcher has roughly 82 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Burcher 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Burcher's population at 82, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 21% lone person).

Population

82

Median age

46

Family households

59%

Lone person

21%

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)

$225/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$110/wk

Owner occupied

41%

Renter occupied

21%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

82

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Burcher.

Local schools for Burcher

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Government School Catchment

Ungarie Central School

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Frequently asked

About Burcher.

What is the Burcher postcode?
Burcher is in the 2671 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
Where is Burcher?
Burcher is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2671, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Burcher?
The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $110.
What schools are in Burcher?
There are 1 schools serving Burcher on this page, including Ungarie Central School.
How walkable is Burcher?
Burcher has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Burcher?
Burcher is close to Lake Cowal, Girral, Fairholme, Corinella, Ungarie.
What is the population of Burcher?
The population of Burcher is approximately 82 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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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