Burren Junction at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
225
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Burren Junction.
The postcode for Burren Junction is 2386 (NSW).
Burren Junction (2386) sits in the Narrabri region of NSW.
Burren Junction has roughly 225 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burren Junction scores 6/100 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burren Junction's population at 225, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
225
Median age
49
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
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)
$110/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$118/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
225
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
6
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burren Junction.
Local schools for Burren Junction
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Burren Junction Public School
Pilliga Public School
Rowena Public School
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Frequently asked
About Burren Junction.
- What is the Burren Junction postcode?
- Burren Junction is in the 2386 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
- Where is Burren Junction?
- Burren Junction is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2386, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burren Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $110, for units it's $118.
- What schools are in Burren Junction?
- There are 3 schools serving Burren Junction on this page, including Burren Junction Public School, Pilliga Public School, Rowena Public School.
- How walkable is Burren Junction?
- Burren Junction has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burren Junction?
- Burren Junction is close to Nowley, Drildool, Pilliga, Cuttabri, Merah North.
- What is the population of Burren Junction?
- The population of Burren Junction is approximately 225 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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