Upper Burringbar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
289
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Upper Burringbar.
The postcode for Upper Burringbar is 2483 (NSW).
Upper Burringbar (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Upper Burringbar has roughly 289 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Upper Burringbar 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Burringbar's population at 289, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
289
Median age
49
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
289
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Burringbar.
Local schools for Upper Burringbar
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Government School Catchment
Burringbar Public School
Main Arm Upper Public School
Stokers Siding Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Upper Burringbar.
- What is the Upper Burringbar postcode?
- Upper Burringbar is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Burringbar?
- Upper Burringbar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Burringbar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Upper Burringbar?
- There are 6 schools serving Upper Burringbar on this page, including Burringbar Public School, Main Arm Upper Public School, Stokers Siding Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Burringbar?
- Upper Burringbar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Upper Burringbar?
- Upper Burringbar is close to Chowan Creek, Middle Pocket, Smiths Creek, Burringbar, Stokers Siding.
- What is the population of Upper Burringbar?
- The population of Upper Burringbar is approximately 289 (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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