Burrill Lake, NSW 2539 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burrill Lake is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2539, home to 1,782 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 198 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,782
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,183 /week
- Median personal income
- $605 /week
- Median family income
- $1,456 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,571
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Ulladulla High School
- Ulladulla Public School
- Budawang School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- McDonald Parade Reserve, McDonald Pde
- Princess Av After Princes Hwy
- Princes Hwy Before McDonald Pde
- Princes Hwy After Princess Av S
- Princes Hwy Before Dolphin Point Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.1% of the 1,208 resolvable premises in Burrill Lake. 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: 53.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 46.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 777 across postcode 2539 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 224 violent offences, 166 theft, 111 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burrill Lake?
Burrill Lake (NSW 2539) had 1,782 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Burrill Lake?
The median advertised rent in Burrill Lake is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burrill Lake?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Burrill Lake covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ulladulla High School (3.6 km), Ulladulla Public School (3.9 km), Budawang School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burrill Lake?
Burrill Lake is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burrill Lake?
Across postcode 2539, 777 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (224), theft (166), other (111). 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 Burrill Lake?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burrill Lake centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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