Burra at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
1,112
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Burra.
The postcode for Burra is 5417 (SA).
Burra (5417) sits in the Lower North region of South Australia.
Burra has roughly 1,112 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Burra scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burra's population at 1,112, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,112
Median age
54
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
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)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,112
Median age: 54
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Burra.
Local schools for Burra
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Government School Catchment
Burra Community School
Booborowie Primary School
Clare Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Burra.
- What is the Burra postcode?
- Burra is in the 5417 postcode, in SA, in the Lower North region.
- Where is Burra?
- Burra is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5417, in the Lower North region.
- What is the average rent in Burra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Burra?
- There are 8 schools serving Burra on this page, including Burra Community School, Booborowie Primary School, Clare Primary School.
- How walkable is Burra?
- Burra has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Burra?
- Burra is close to Hanson, Baldina, Gum Creek, Mount Bryan, Koonoona.
- What is the population of Burra?
- The population of Burra is approximately 1,112 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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