Burua at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
849
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Burua.
The postcode for Burua is 4680 (QLD).
Burua (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland.
Burua has roughly 849 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Burua 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burua's population at 849, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
849
Median age
39
Family households
86%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
849
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Burua.
Local schools for Burua
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Government School Catchment
Calliope State High School
Calliope State School
Clinton State School
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Frequently asked
About Burua.
- What is the Burua postcode?
- Burua is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- Where is Burua?
- Burua is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4680, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in Burua?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Burua?
- There are 6 schools serving Burua on this page, including Faith Baptist Christian School, Calliope State High School, Calliope State School.
- How walkable is Burua?
- Burua has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burua?
- Burua is close to Beecher, River Ranch, Kirkwood, Calliope, West Stowe.
- What is the population of Burua?
- The population of Burua is approximately 849 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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