suburb.guide

NSW · Oberon Council

Burraga, 2795

Current weather

9.5°CClear sky

69% humidity · 18.3 km/h wind · 13.1° / 7.5° today · 9.6 mm rain

Updated

  • Green suburb
What Burraga is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Burraga is a welcoming smaller community in Oberon, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

Population

Population
82
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,374
Dwelling vacancy
30%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 30
Median monthly mortgage
$1,196
Employment rate
42%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 0 / 0

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)
$430
Houses (January to March 2026)
$580
All types (January to March 2026)
$540
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
375

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
8
Against the person
2
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
97.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile
67.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions517
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault321
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment512
  • Malicious Damage To Property346
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault249

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

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arkstone Rd At Knapsack Rd
  • Arkstone Rd Opp Knapsack Rd
  • Burraga Rd Opp 2940
  • Burraga War Memorial Park, Lloyd St
  • Lloyd St At Edgar Hanrahan Dr

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).

3 planning-related records

2023· 2 proposals

  • September 2023

  • Telecommunications and communication facilities
    53 LLOYD STREET BURRAGA 2795Determined

  • May 2023

  • Dwelling
    61-67 BURRAGA STREET BURRAGA 2795Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • November 2021

  • Other
    169 MOSS GROVE ROAD BURRAGA 2795Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Burraga OvalPark
  • Burraga War Memorial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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)
19
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Recent changes

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime517
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime321
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime512
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime346
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime249
  • Arkstone Rd At Knapsack Rdtransport
  • Arkstone Rd Opp Knapsack Rdtransport
  • Burraga Rd Opp 2940transport
  • Burraga War Memorial Park, Lloyd Sttransport
  • Lloyd St At Edgar Hanrahan Drtransport

Data sources & freshness

More in Oberon Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.