Burroway at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
171
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Burroway.
The postcode for Burroway is 2821 (NSW).
Burroway (2821) sits in the Narromine region of NSW.
Burroway has roughly 171 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Burroway 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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burroway's population at 171, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
171
Median age
32
Family households
80%
Lone person
24%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
171
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burroway.
Local schools for Burroway
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Government School Catchment
Narromine Public School
Narromine High School
Non-Government Schools
St Augustine's Parish School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burroway.
- What is the Burroway postcode?
- Burroway is in the 2821 postcode, in NSW, in the Narromine region.
- Where is Burroway?
- Burroway is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2821, in the Narromine region.
- What is the average rent in Burroway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Burroway?
- There are 4 schools serving Burroway on this page, including St Augustine's Parish School, Narromine Public School, Narromine High School.
- How walkable is Burroway?
- Burroway has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burroway?
- Burroway is close to Kickabil, Rawsonville, Narromine, Whylandra Crossing, Terramungamine.
- What is the population of Burroway?
- The population of Burroway is approximately 171 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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