Burraneer at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,719
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Burraneer.
The postcode for Burraneer is 2230 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Burraneer (2230) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Burraneer has roughly 3,719 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Burraneer scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burraneer's population at 3,719, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,719
Median age
43
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$660/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
3,719
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
60
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burraneer.
Local schools for Burraneer
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Government School Catchment
Cronulla South Public School
Lilli Pilli Public School
Cronulla Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burraneer.
- What is the Burraneer postcode?
- Burraneer is in the 2230 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Burraneer?
- Burraneer is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2230. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burraneer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $660.
- What schools are in Burraneer?
- There are 20 schools serving Burraneer on this page, including Cronulla South Public School, St Aloysius College Cronulla, Lilli Pilli Public School.
- How walkable is Burraneer?
- Burraneer has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burraneer?
- Burraneer is close to Maianbar, Dolans Bay, Port Hacking, Lilli Pilli, Cronulla.
- What is the population of Burraneer?
- The population of Burraneer is approximately 3,719 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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