Burnt Bridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
110
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Burnt Bridge.
The postcode for Burnt Bridge is 2440 (NSW).
Burnt Bridge (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Burnt Bridge has roughly 110 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Burnt Bridge 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnt Bridge's population at 110, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (39% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
110
Median age
30
Family households
89%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$178/wk
Owner occupied
39%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
110
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
41
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnt Bridge.
Local schools for Burnt Bridge
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Government School Catchment
Melville High School
Kempsey South Public School
Kempsey West Public School
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Frequently asked
About Burnt Bridge.
- What is the Burnt Bridge postcode?
- Burnt Bridge is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Burnt Bridge?
- Burnt Bridge is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Burnt Bridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $178.
- What schools are in Burnt Bridge?
- There are 11 schools serving Burnt Bridge on this page, including Macleay Vocational College, Melville High School, Kempsey South Public School.
- How walkable is Burnt Bridge?
- Burnt Bridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Burnt Bridge?
- Burnt Bridge is close to Euroka, Aldavilla, East Kempsey, West Kempsey, Greenhills.
- What is the population of Burnt Bridge?
- The population of Burnt Bridge is approximately 110 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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