Bullaburra, NSW 2784 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bullaburra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2784, home to 1,300 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area and roughly 76 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,300
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,765 /week
- Median personal income
- $729 /week
- Median family income
- $2,075 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Lawson Public School
- Wentworth Falls Public School
- Hazelbrook Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 6 bus stops
- Genevieve Rd Access Loop At Genevieve Rd
- Great Western Hwy Before Genevieve Rd
- Great Western Hwy After Boronia Rd
- Bullaburra Station, Platform 1
- Bullaburra Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 75.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 82.2% of the 669 resolvable premises in Bullaburra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 82.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24 across postcode 2784 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 26% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5 violent offences, 5 property damage, 4 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bullaburra?
Bullaburra (NSW 2784) had 1,300 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Bullaburra?
The median advertised rent in Bullaburra is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bullaburra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bullaburra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lawson Public School (2.2 km), Wentworth Falls Public School (3.6 km), Hazelbrook Public School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bullaburra?
Bullaburra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bullaburra?
Across postcode 2784, 24 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (5), property damage (5), other (4). 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 Bullaburra?
In Bullaburra, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (75.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bullaburra?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bullaburra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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