Burringbar, NSW 2483 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burringbar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2483, home to 878 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 639 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 878
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,482 /week
- Median personal income
- $657 /week
- Median family income
- $1,682 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Tweed
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Burringbar Public School
- Crabbes Creek Public School
- Stokers Siding Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 30 bus stops
- Broadway At Broadway Lane
- Burringbar Post Office, Broadway
- Masterson Park, Broadway
- Broadway At Second Av
- Tweed Valley Way Before Cudgera Creek Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.1% of the 374 resolvable premises in Burringbar. 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: 98.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 620 across postcode 2483 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 167 violent offences, 134 theft, 90 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burringbar?
Burringbar (NSW 2483) had 878 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Tweed local government area.
What is the median rent in Burringbar?
The median advertised rent in Burringbar is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burringbar?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Burringbar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Burringbar Public School (0.7 km), Crabbes Creek Public School (3.4 km), Stokers Siding Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burringbar?
Burringbar is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burringbar?
Across postcode 2483, 620 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (167), theft (134), property damage (90). 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 Burringbar?
30 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burringbar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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