Where is Bullaburra in the Blue Mountains?

Bullaburra is located in the mid-Blue Mountains between Lawson and Wentworth Falls, approximately 75 kilometres west of Sydney CBD. It sits at 728 metres above sea level within Blue Mountains City Council.

Does Bullaburra have a train station?

Yes, Bullaburra has its own station served by the NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line, with trains running to Sydney Central Station in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

What is Bullaburra like to live in?

Bullaburra offers a quiet, bushland lifestyle with cool mountain air, national park access, and a small-community feel. It's popular with families and nature lovers looking for an affordable Blue Mountains address.

What parks are in Bullaburra?

Bullaburra has two nearby reserves: Red Gum Park on the south side of town, and Sir Henry Parkes Park, both offering green space and bush walking opportunities.

What is the average income in Bullaburra?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Bullaburra is about $729 per week (around $37,900 per year). The median household income is $1,765 per week and the median family income is $2,075 per week.

What is the median house price in Bullaburra?

As of 2025, the median house price is $930,000, up 6.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Bullaburra?

The median age in Bullaburra is 45. The largest age group is 55–64 (216 residents, around 17%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Bullaburra a safe area?

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bullaburra is part of the Blue Mountains 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.

What is the population of Bullaburra?

Bullaburra had a population of 1,300 at the 2021 Census, up 5.7% from 1,230 in 2016.

How much is rent in Bullaburra?

In Bullaburra, the median weekly rent is $400, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,900 (2021 Census).

Bullaburra

NSW 2784 • Greater Sydney

1,300

Population (2021)

$91,780

Median Household Income

6.14 km²

Area

$400/wk

Median Rent

RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Bullaburra

Bullaburra is a small township in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, perched at an elevation of 728 metres and nestled between the villages of Lawson and Wentworth Falls. Part of Blue Mountains City Council, the suburb is home to around 1,300 residents and sits within the Greater Sydney statistical area despite its distinctly rural mountain character. Bullaburra has its own train station on the Blue Mountains Line, making it accessible to commuters while retaining the quiet, bushland feel typical of the mid-Mountains.

Life in Bullaburra is defined by its natural surroundings — eucalypt bushland, cool-temperate air, and proximity to national park walking tracks. Two nearby reserves, Red Gum Park and Sir Henry Parkes Park, offer green space for locals. For everyday amenities and services, residents typically head to neighbouring Lawson or Wentworth Falls, each a short drive or train ride away. The suburb is popular with families, artists, and those seeking an affordable entry point to the Blue Mountains lifestyle, away from the busier tourist precincts of Katoomba and Leura.

Bullaburra falls under postcode 2784 and is governed by Blue Mountains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Blue Mountains electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2784

Urban Area

Lawson

LGA / Council

Blue Mountains

Federal Electorate

Macquarie

State Electorate

Blue Mountains

Type

Urban

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-33.73°, 150.42°

Statistical Area

Greater Sydney

Area

6.14 km²

Elevation

728m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House

$930K

27 sales · ▲ 6.3% 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)

$400

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$1,900

Avg Household Size

2.5 people

Median Age

45 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bullaburra Station

0.5 km

6 min

Lawson Station

2.4 km

30 min

Bus Services

685 — Katoomba / Springwood 20-40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

75 km

By Train

~1 hr 45 min to Central Station

By Car (Peak)

1 hr 30 min - 2 hrs

By Car (Off-Peak)

~1 hr 15 min

🛣️ NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains Line from Bullaburra Station; Great Western Highway by road

Walkability Car Dependent

Station within walking distance; most amenities require a short drive to Lawson or Wentworth Falls

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Bullaburra, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Track

Coxs River Arms, Lake Burragorang, Warragamba Dam • SHR #01372

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)

87.5 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.4%

Motor vehicle theft

46.9 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.1%

Non-DV assault

219.3 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Stable

Robbery (unarmed)

7.6 / 100k

2yr — 10yr —

Steal from vehicle

128 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.6%

View all 62 offence types for Blue Mountains →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

1,230

Census 2021

1,300

▲ 5.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$32,136

Personal Income 2021

$37,908

▲ 18.0% 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

$37,908 / yr

$729/wk

Household

$91,780 / yr

$1765/wk

Family

$107,900 / yr

$2075/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,030

Born Overseas 215

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. England 59
2. New Zealand 20
3. Germany 14
4. Scotland 14
5. United States 11
6. Chile 8
7. Malta 8
8. Netherlands 8
9. India 7
10. South Africa 6
11. China 5
12. Ireland 5
13. Philippines 5
14. Fiji 4
15. Lebanon 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 530

English 519

Irish 205

Scottish 159

German 63

Dutch 48

Australian Aboriginal 47

Italian 44

Maltese 21

Welsh 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

716

Both parents born in Australia

278

Both parents born overseas

253

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion

50.0%

Christianity

41.1%

Buddhism

0.6%

Islam

0.4%

Hinduism

0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

54 (4.2%)

5-14 years

167 (12.8%)

15-19 years

76 (5.8%)

20-24 years

61 (4.7%)

25-34 years

121 (9.3%)

35-44 years

164 (12.6%)

45-54 years

201 (15.5%)

55-64 years

216 (16.6%)

65-74 years

156 (12.0%)

75-84 years

73 (5.6%)

85+ years

9 (0.7%)