Buronga NSW

Postcode 2739 · Wentworth LGA

Buronga is a small community in New South Wales within the Wentworth local government area (postcode 2739). With a population of 1,252, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, labourers, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Buronga is $316,000, having dropped significantly 21.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $280,000 (+48.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $288. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Buronga is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 870, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wentworth LGA is moderate at 5,817 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Buronga offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($316K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -21.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$316K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.4x Affordable
Price Momentum-21.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$316K
-21.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$280K
48.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$203
POPULATION
1,252
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,381
Personal Income /wk$772
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Wentworth LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,817
Total Incidents454
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops7
Shell service station/Sturt Hwy
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA870
Total Students80
Government1
Buronga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 870
Data: 2026