Burren Junction NSW

Postcode 2386 · Walgett LGA

Burren Junction is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Walgett local government area (postcode 2386). With a population of 225, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median weekly rent is $118 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $163.

Burren Junction is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 969, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 18 bus stops. The crime rate in the Walgett LGA is higher than average at 12,498 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education7/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$118
POPULATION
225
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,124
Personal Income /wk$599
Mortgage /mth$163
CRIME (Walgett LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,498
Total Incidents687
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops18
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA969
Total Students36
Government1
Burren Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969
Data: January 2025 - December 2025