NSW · Wingecarribee Council
Burradoo, 2576
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Burradoo is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Wingecarribee, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in schools and education and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,879
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $2,180
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 135 of 1,181
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 43.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 44 / 42 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $485
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $910
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 84
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 111 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud34
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment43
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault45
- Other Offences25
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,117
- Chevalier CollegeSecondary
- Oxley CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burradoo Station
- Burradoo Station, Platform 1
- Burradoo Station, Railway Rd
- ENT Railway Rd
- Level Crossing
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
237 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 LINKS ROAD BURRADOO 2576Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure64 HOLLY ROAD BURRADOO 2576Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 SUNNINGHILL AVENUE BURRADOO 2576Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure87 BURRADOO ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure128 OSBORNE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Subdivision23 PHILLIP STREET BURRADOO 2576Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 ST DENIS CLOSE BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development84 OSBORNE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
March 2026
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure566 MOSS VALE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision36-38 YEAN STREET BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool49A SUNNINGHILL AVENUE BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Subdivision3-7 TOONGOON ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 RAILWAY ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 WERRINGTON STREET BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Tennis courts48C BURRADOO ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Community facility; Other Infrastructure; Supporting Development; Infrastructure576 MOSS VALE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3A HOLLY ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 WERRINGTON STREET BURRADOO 2576Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure588 MOSS VALE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure7 RAILWAY ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 ST DENIS CLOSE BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space96 BURRADOO ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure87 BURRADOO ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5-7 WERRINGTON STREET BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision36-38 YEAN STREET BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 SUNNINGHILL AVENUE BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 HOLLY ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Subdivision42B TOONGOON ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool588 MOSS VALE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Subdivision33 LINKS ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 SUNNINGHILL AVENUE BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool9 LINKS ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 ST DENIS CLOSE BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 WERRINGTON STREET BURRADOO 2576Withdrawn
June 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences106 BURRADOO ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool50 OSBORNE ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision42B TOONGOON ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School11 CHARLOTTE STREET BURRADOO 2576Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 LINKS ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading52 ERIDGE PARK ROAD BURRADOO 2576Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Chevalier College Moss Vale RdBus stop
- Harbison Village Main Rd Moss Vale RdBus stop
- Harbison Village, Moss Vale RdBus stop
- Moss Vale Rd after Elizabeth StBus stop
- Moss Vale Rd near Elizabeth StBus stop
- Moss Vale Rd opp Chevalier College, Gate 1Bus stop
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public Toilet Burradoo ParkPublic toilets
560 Moss Vale Road, Burradoo
- Coates OvalSports field
- Main OvalSports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Berrima & District Pony ClubPark
- Bong Bong CommonPark
- Burradoo ParkPark
- Eridge ParkPark
- Winds of changePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Yean Cottage, Anglewood EstateYean Street, BurradooSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 51.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1812th in Australia
- State rank
- 575th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #41 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #115 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Chevalier College Moss Vale Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Coates Ovalamenitiespitch
- Harbison Village Main Rd Moss Vale Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Harbison Village, Moss Vale Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Main Ovalamenitiespitch
- Moss Vale Rd after Elizabeth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Moss Vale Rd near Elizabeth Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Moss Vale Rd opp Chevalier College, Gate 1amenitiesbus_stop
- Public Toilet Burradoo Parkamenities560 Moss Vale Road, Burradootoilets
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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