Burren Junction, NSW 2386 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burren Junction is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2386, home to 225 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Narrabri local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 473 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,124 /week
- Median personal income
- $599 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Walgett
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $118 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $163
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Burren Junction Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Alma St After Waterloo St
- Burren Junction Public School, Alma St
- Trafalgar St After Hastings St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 40 resolvable premises in Burren Junction. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 9 across postcode 2386 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3 theft, 3 other offences, 2 violent offences.
Other suburbs in Walgett
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burren Junction?
Burren Junction (NSW 2386) had 225 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Walgett local government area.
What is the median rent in Burren Junction?
The median advertised rent in Burren Junction is $118/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burren Junction?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Burren Junction covering government sectors. Nearest include: Burren Junction Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burren Junction?
Burren Junction is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burren Junction?
Across postcode 2386, 9 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (3), other (3), violent (2). 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 Burren Junction?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burren Junction 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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