North Bourke at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
200
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about North Bourke.
The postcode for North Bourke is 2840 (NSW).
North Bourke (2840) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
North Bourke has roughly 200 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
North Bourke 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Bourke's population at 200, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
200
Median age
42
Family households
62%
Lone person
36%
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· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
200
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
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
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Education
Schools in North Bourke.
Local schools for North Bourke
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Government School Catchment
Bourke High School
Bourke Public School
Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About North Bourke.
- What is the North Bourke postcode?
- North Bourke is in the 2840 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is North Bourke?
- North Bourke is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2840, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in North Bourke?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in North Bourke?
- There are 5 schools serving North Bourke on this page, including Koinonia Christian Academy, St Ignatius' Parish School, Bourke High School.
- How walkable is North Bourke?
- North Bourke has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Bourke?
- North Bourke is close to Bourke, Fords Bridge, Gunderbooka, Gumbalie.
- What is the population of North Bourke?
- The population of North Bourke is approximately 200 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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