Buronga, NSW 2739 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Buronga is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2739, home to 1,252 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wentworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 832 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,381 /week
- Median personal income
- $772 /week
- Median family income
- $1,743 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wentworth
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $203 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Buronga Public School
- Gol Gol Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Buronga Public School, Chapman St
- Silver City Hwy Before Sturt Hwy
- Silver City Hwy Opp St Michaels Catholic Church
- Buronga Post Office, Hendy Rd
- Pitman Av Opp Churchill St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 16 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 46 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 43.5% of the 806 resolvable premises in Buronga. 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: 43.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 25.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 14.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 125 across postcode 2739 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 28% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 28 theft, 19 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buronga?
Buronga (NSW 2739) had 1,252 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Wentworth local government area.
What is the median rent in Buronga?
The median advertised rent in Buronga is $203/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Buronga?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Buronga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Buronga Public School (0 km), Gol Gol Public School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Buronga?
Buronga is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Buronga?
Across postcode 2739, 125 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (32), theft (28), property damage (19). 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 Buronga?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Buronga centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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