NSW · Tweed Council
Burringbar, NSW, 2483
Desirability index
#300 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Burringbar is a small locality in the Tweed area, home to around 878 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 713 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 812.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $850 (flats $620, houses $925), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 878
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,482
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 39 of 344
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $925
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 713
- Against the person
- 200
- Against property
- 326
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 812.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order50
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment68
- Malicious Damage To Property77
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 992
- Burringbar Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
86 public transport stops in this suburb
- 25 Hinchinbrook Rd
- 54 Hinchinbrook Rd
- 60 Heron Rd
- Greenvale Ct At Heron Rd
- Greenvale Ct Before Burringbar Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
67 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure280 BURRINGBAR ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Under Assessment
February 2026
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure117 CUDGERA CREEK ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Under Assessment
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Swimming pool27 HOWARDS ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6090 TWEED VALLEY WAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure6187 TWEED VALLEY WAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support76 HOWARDS ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
September 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure33 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7-13 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture156 BURRINGBAR ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportDIXONS ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
January 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise15 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool1 HUNTER STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6090 TWEED VALLEY WAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure5 OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6163 TWEED VALLEY WAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture156 BURRINGBAR ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facility72 HOWARDS ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure53 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool75 GREENVALE COURT BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
August 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise29 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool1 HUNTER STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure53 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
September 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing13 GUMLY CLOSE BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 DIGNAN STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
June 2023
- Other33 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
May 2023
- OtherFOURTH AVENUE BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
April 2023
- Dual occupancy15 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Secondary dwelling5 OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Withdrawn
March 2023
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development10 DIGNAN STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
February 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces61 HUNTER STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
January 2023
- Secondary dwelling14 DIGNAN STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Other15 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Withdrawn
2022· 17 proposals
December 2022
- Other3 HUNTER STREET BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
November 2022
- Shed6163 TWEED VALLEY WAY BURRINGBAR 2483Withdrawn
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development21 HERON ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
August 2022
- Secondary dwelling13 GUMLY CLOSE BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Subdivision of land7-13 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development21 GREENVALE COURT BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
July 2022
- Shed50 WARANGA CRESCENT BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees6163 TWEED VALLEY WAY BURRINGBAR 2483Determined
2021· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Tweed Valley Way before Cudgera Creek RdBus stop
- Teakwood CafeCafe
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Masterson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 35.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #300 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 25 Hinchinbrook Rdtransport
- 54 Hinchinbrook Rdtransport
- 60 Heron Rdtransport
- Greenvale Ct At Heron Rdtransport
- Greenvale Ct Before Burringbar Rdtransport
- Masterson Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning21 HERON ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Lodged 17 Oct 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning21 GREENVALE COURT BURRINGBAR 2483Lodged 18 Aug 2022 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facilityplanning72 HOWARDS ROAD BURRINGBAR 2483Lodged 22 Oct 2024 · Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premiseplanning15 BROADWAY BURRINGBAR 2483Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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