Burraneer, NSW 2230 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burraneer is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2230, home to 3,719 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 26 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,719
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $3,490 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,209 /week
- Median family income
- $3,861 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $660 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,987
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Cronulla Public School
- Cronulla South Public School
- Burraneer Bay Public School
- Lilli Pilli Public School
- Caringbah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 1 ferry stop, 84 bus stops
- Woolooware Rd At Bulls Rd
- Woolooware Rd Opp Bulls Rd
- Woolooware Rd Before Bulls Rd
- Cronulla Wharf
- Cronulla Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 29 cafés
- 39 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 22 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), 26.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.9% of the 1,468 resolvable premises in Burraneer. 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: 50.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 49.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,093 across postcode 2230 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 391 violent offences, 235 theft, 129 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burraneer?
Burraneer (NSW 2230) had 3,719 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Burraneer?
The median advertised rent in Burraneer is $660/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burraneer?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Burraneer covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cronulla Public School (1.5 km), Cronulla South Public School (1.5 km), Burraneer Bay Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burraneer?
Burraneer is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burraneer?
Across postcode 2230, 1,093 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (391), theft (235), property damage (129). 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 Burraneer?
In Burraneer, 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 (26.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Burraneer?
86 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burraneer centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 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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