Median house price
$700k
+7.6% change
NSW · Wagga Wagga Council
Bourkelands, 2650
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,299
Growth (1 yr)
-0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
35
Median income
$2,203/wk
Employment rate
70.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$700,000
Languages at home
13.4%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Arabic, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bourkelands sits in Wagga Wagga Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability lands around average here: softer growth momentum and safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bourkelands snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $570 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
3,299
-0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#66
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
85th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
23rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 40.8/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3608th in Australia
- State rank
- 1098th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #66 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #323 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $700,000
- Median price change
- +7.6%
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
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,299(June 2025)
-0.0% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- +94
- Growth rank in NSW
- 8th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,400), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,113
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,203
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 37 of 1,121
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 70.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,021 / 13 / 49
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 394
- Against the person
- 98
- Against property
- 148
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 119.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions975
- Domestic Violence Related Assault436
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment655
- Malicious Damage To Property675
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault433
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 910.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 23th
School list
- Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 831 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 325 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Lutheran School Wagga WaggaPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 332 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga WaggaCombined · Independent · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 36 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Austin High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 822 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 522 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Berembee Rd At Overdale Dr
- Kaloona Dr After Clifton St
- Kaloona Dr At Bourkelands Dr
- Kaloona Dr Opp Burrundulla Rd
- Wilgoma St Opp Ellwood Cl
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 29 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 24 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 30 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.28
Sport & outdoors(34)
- Bedevale ParkPark
- Park (3)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (29)
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(6)
- Bench
- Jubilee ParkInformation
- Parking (2)
- Place of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Track
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bedevale ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverina Day Surgery (3.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 121
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 131 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 137 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah22 OSTERLEY STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 ILLEURA ROAD BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 BULGARY PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation72 ILLEURA ROAD BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure58 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 BOURKELANDS DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool21 CLIFTON STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use20 BROWNLOW DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Withdrawn
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 KALOONA DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool48 CLIFTON STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure3 WANDOO PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool3 WARROCK PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
September 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 OVERDALE DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)25 CLIFTON STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development29 YARRAWAH CRESCENT BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling10 NETHEREBY PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Shed; Other17 BEDERVALE STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing4 BULGARY PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs138 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Subdivision of land92 KALOONA DR BOURKELANDS NSW 2650Determined
- Shed2 GLENVALE PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
November 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs138 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing21 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing82 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed19 BOURKELANDS DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
June 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs28 BALALA CRESCENT BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing16 BEDERVALE STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
March 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs97 KALOONA DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development24 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees5 GLENROCK CLOSE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
2021· 9 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 TITANGA PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces55 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
October 2021
- Shed128 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
September 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Shed34 YARRAWAH CRESCENT BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees15 WILGOMA STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
August 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing139 BROOKLYN DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
- Shed6 OVERDALE DRIVE BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
July 2021
- Demolition9 TITANGA PLACE BOURKELANDS 2650Withdrawn
June 2021
- Shed10 BEDERVALE STREET BOURKELANDS 2650Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.4 km away).
Coalition 57.3%Labor 42.7%
5.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TollandLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- TattonLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Mount AustinLabor 46.8% · Coalition 53.2% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Glenfield ParkLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Lake Albert SouthLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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