Burnt Bridge, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burnt Bridge is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 110 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $1,218 /week
- Median personal income
- $437 /week
- Median family income
- $1,100 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $178 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Kempsey South Public School
- Melville High School
- Kempsey West Public School
- Kempsey East Public School
- Kempsey High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Gowings Hill Rd Opp Lika Dr
- Gowings Hill Rd At Lika Dr
- Pipers Creek Rd After Gowings Hill Rd
- Pipers Creek Rd Before Gowings Hill Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 88.1% of the 42 resolvable premises in Burnt Bridge. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 88.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,154 across postcode 2440 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 948 violent offences, 716 theft, 437 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burnt Bridge?
Burnt Bridge (NSW 2440) had 110 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in Burnt Bridge?
The median advertised rent in Burnt Bridge is $178/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burnt Bridge?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Burnt Bridge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kempsey South Public School (2.7 km), Melville High School (2.7 km), Kempsey West Public School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burnt Bridge?
Burnt Bridge is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (88.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burnt Bridge?
Across postcode 2440, 3,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (948), theft (716), property damage (437). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Burnt Bridge?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burnt Bridge centroid. 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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