Bourkelands, NSW 2650 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bourkelands is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2650, home to 3,113 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Narrandera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 376 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,113
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,203 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,003 /week
- Median family income
- $2,464 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wagga Wagga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Red Hill Public School
- Mount Austin High School
- Mount Austin Public School
- Kooringal Public School
- Shepherds Park School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 47 bus stops
- Kaloona Dr Opp Burrundulla Rd
- Kaloona Dr At Werribee Rd
- Kaloona Dr At Bourkelands Dr
- Bourke St At Bourkelands Dr
- Wilgoma St Opp Ellwood Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 6 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 80 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 40 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 12.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.2% of the 1,286 resolvable premises in Bourkelands. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 22.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 25.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,930 across postcode 2650 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,589 violent offences, 1,231 theft, 783 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bourkelands?
Bourkelands (NSW 2650) had 3,113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Wagga Wagga local government area.
What is the median rent in Bourkelands?
The median advertised rent in Bourkelands is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bourkelands?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bourkelands covering government sectors. Nearest include: Red Hill Public School (1.1 km), Mount Austin High School (1.7 km), Mount Austin Public School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bourkelands?
Bourkelands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bourkelands?
Across postcode 2650, 5,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,589), theft (1,231), other (783). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bourkelands?
In Bourkelands, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bourkelands?
47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bourkelands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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