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Burrumbuttock

NSW 2642 • New South Wales

421
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
177.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Burrumbuttock

Burrumbuttock is a small rural town in the Greater Hume Shire in southern New South Wales, located approximately 33 km north of Albury and 19 km from Walbundrie at an elevation of 246 metres. With a population of around 421 residents at the 2021 Census, the town sits within the fertile Riverina and is surrounded by broad-acre cropping country and sheep and cattle properties typical of the NSW–Victoria border region.

Burrumbuttock has a strong Lutheran heritage reflected in its prominent Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and retains the close-knit character of a traditional agricultural service town. Local amenities are modest, with residents travelling to Jindera or Albury for major shopping, medical services and secondary schooling. The town appeals to farming families and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within daily commuting distance of Albury–Wodonga's employment, healthcare and educational facilities.

Burrumbuttock falls under postcode 2642 and is governed by Greater Hume Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Hume Shire
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.04°, 148.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
177.86 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$563K
6 sales · ▲ 3.2% 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.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Albury Station
33 km
Drive only

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services via Albury — Albury / Jindera 30–40 min to Albury

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
Drive to Albury (~33 km), then XPT to Sydney Central (~7.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
6–6.5 hrs via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5 hrs via Hume Highway

🛣️ Albury–Wodonga is the regional hub; Melbourne is closer at ~3.5 hrs drive

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural township; most travel requires a private vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume Shire →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
421
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burrumbuttock located? +

Burrumbuttock is a small rural town in Greater Hume Shire in southern NSW, about 33 km north of Albury and near the NSW–Victoria border.

What is Burrumbuttock known for? +

Burrumbuttock is known for its strong Lutheran heritage, reflected in the historic Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and its character as a traditional Riverina agricultural community surrounded by wheat and sheep farming country.

What schools are near Burrumbuttock? +

The nearest primary school is in Jindera (about 15 km), and secondary students typically attend schools in Albury, about 33 km away.

How far is Burrumbuttock from Albury? +

Burrumbuttock is approximately 33 km north of Albury, making Albury–Wodonga the primary service hub for residents for shopping, healthcare and schooling.

What is the median house price in Burrumbuttock? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $562,500, up 3.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Burrumbuttock a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Burrumbuttock is part of the Greater Hume Shire 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 Burrumbuttock? +

Burrumbuttock had a population of 421 at the 2021 Census.