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Burrapine

NSW 2447 • New South Wales

58
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
38.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastal HinterlandNatureAffordable
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About Burrapine

Burrapine is a small rural locality on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located in the hinterland hills approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Kempsey and within the Kempsey Shire. The locality covers nearly 39 square kilometres of predominantly forested and agricultural land, with a small population of 58 residents at the 2021 Census. It sits within the upper reaches of the Macleay Valley, a region known for its dairy farming, timber, and lush subtropical vegetation. The area is part of the federal electorate of Cowper, a predominantly provincial and coastal constituency.

The Burrapine area is characterised by small farmsteads, state forest, and winding roads through hilly terrain typical of the Macleay Valley hinterland. Residents rely on Kempsey for most services, with the Pacific Highway providing the main corridor for regional connectivity. The landscape offers a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle with access to creeks, forest, and the natural beauty of the mid-north coast hinterland. Like many small coastal hinterland localities, Burrapine attracts those seeking a quiet country lifestyle within reasonable reach of coastal towns.

Burrapine falls under postcode 2447 and is governed by the Nambucca Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Cowper, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2447
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Nambucca Valley
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.77°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
38.90 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2447

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2447, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$35,857
Median 2023–24
$45,054
▲ 25.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,446

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2447; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Kempsey / Port Macquarie 30-60 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No local station; Kempsey Station (~20 km) on North Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hours

🛣️ Access via Pacific Highway; Kempsey Station has NSW TrainLink XPT services to Sydney

Walkability Car Dependent

No town infrastructure; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
58
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
266.8 / 100k
2yr Down 41.1% 10yr Down 5.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.1%
Non-DV assault
538.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
490.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Nambucca Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burrapine located? +

Burrapine is located in the Macleay Valley hinterland on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Kempsey.

What council area is Burrapine in? +

Burrapine is within the Kempsey Shire Council area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

Is there public transport in Burrapine? +

Burrapine has no direct public transport. The nearest train station is Kempsey, about 20 km away, which has NSW TrainLink XPT services to Sydney.

Is Burrapine a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Burrapine is part of the Nambucca Valley 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 Burrapine? +

Burrapine had a population of 58 at the 2021 Census.