Broken Hill and Far West
Burns
Burns at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
18.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Burns.
Burns (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
Burns has roughly 18,097 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Burns 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 Burns's population at 18,097, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
18,097
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
18,097
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Burns.
Frequently asked
About Burns.
- What is the Burns postcode?
- Burns is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Burns?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- How walkable is Burns?
- Burns has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burns?
- Burns is close to Euriowie, Packsaddle, Broughams Gate.
- What is the population of Burns?
- Burns has approximately 18,097 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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