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Bourkelands

NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW

3,113
Population (2021)
$114,556
Median Household Income
2.10 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbModernRegionalAffordable

About Bourkelands

Bourkelands is a modern residential suburb in the southern part of Wagga Wagga, the largest inland city in New South Wales. Located approximately 5 kilometres south of the Wagga Wagga CBD, it has a population of around 3,113. The suburb was developed primarily from the 2000s onwards as part of Wagga Wagga's southern expansion. It sits within the fertile Murrumbidgee River floodplain region of the Riverina.

Bourkelands is a popular choice for young families, offering newer housing stock with modern amenities and good access to schools, parks, and the Wagga Wagga Marketplace shopping centre nearby. The suburb features well-planned streetscapes with walking paths and green spaces. Residents enjoy proximity to Charles Sturt University and the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The area provides a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of the CBD's cafes, restaurants, and cultural facilities.

Bourkelands falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
Wagga Wagga - South
LGA / Council
Wagga Wagga
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.16°, 147.35°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.10 km²
Elevation
235m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Bourkelands for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$709K
64 sales · ▲ 2.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.4%

11 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wagga Wagga Railway Station
5 km
60 min

Bus Services

  • Busabout Route 900/901 — Wagga Wagga CBD 15-20 min
  • Busabout Route 902 — Wagga Marketplace / Estella 10-15 min

Commute to Wagga Wagga CBD

Distance
5 km
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 min

🛣️ Local commute within Wagga Wagga; Sydney is 460km (5h drive or 5.5h train)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Newer suburb with good footpaths but limited walkable destinations; car needed for most errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area, which contains Bourkelands. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.1%
Motor vehicle theft
239.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
645.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
10.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
559.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.2%
View all 62 offence types for Wagga Wagga →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,852
Census 2021
3,113
▲ 9.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$44,720
Personal Income 2021
$52,156
▲ 16.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$52,156 / yr
$1003/wk
Household
$114,556 / yr
$2203/wk
Family
$128,128 / yr
$2464/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,548
Born Overseas 464

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 124
  • 2. England 46
  • 3. South Africa 31
  • 4. Iraq 29
  • 5. China 28
  • 6. Philippines 25
  • 7. New Zealand 21
  • 8. Egypt 20
  • 9. Hong Kong 13
  • 10. Malaysia 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,227
Australian 1,206
Irish 382
Scottish 324
Indian 167
German 164
Australian Aboriginal 112
Italian 76
Chinese 72
Filipino 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,189
Both parents born in Australia
605
Both parents born overseas
210
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
65.3%
No Religion
26.8%
Hinduism
1.4%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
219 (7.0%)
5-14 years
508 (16.3%)
15-19 years
220 (7.1%)
20-24 years
145 (4.7%)
25-34 years
423 (13.6%)
35-44 years
432 (13.9%)
45-54 years
419 (13.5%)
55-64 years
346 (11.1%)
65-74 years
268 (8.6%)
75-84 years
92 (3.0%)
85+ years
50 (1.6%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bourkelands known for? +

Bourkelands is a popular choice for young families, offering newer housing stock with modern amenities and good access to schools, parks, and the Wagga Wagga Marketplace shopping centre nearby.

How far is Bourkelands from Sydney CBD? +

Bourkelands is approximately 5 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 10 min in peak hour and 8 min off-peak.

Does Bourkelands have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Wagga Wagga Railway Station (5 km away, approximately 60 min walk) on the NSW TrainLink XPT (Sydney-Melbourne line). Bus services include Busabout Route 900/901, running to Wagga Wagga CBD in approximately 15-20 min.

What is the population of Bourkelands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bourkelands has a population of 3,113 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Bourkelands a good place to live? +

Bourkelands is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The suburb features well-planned streetscapes with walking paths and green spaces.

What is the postcode for Bourkelands? +

The postcode for Bourkelands is 2650. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Bourkelands? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Bourkelands is about $1,003 per week (around $52,200 per year). The median household income is $2,203 per week and the median family income is $2,464 per week.

What is the median house price in Bourkelands? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $709,000, up 2.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Bourkelands? +

The median age in Bourkelands is 35. The largest age group is 5–14 (508 residents, around 16%). Around 30% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Bourkelands a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bourkelands is part of the Wagga Wagga LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Bourkelands? +

In Bourkelands, the median weekly rent is $360, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).