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Burra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Burra is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 767. Elevation: 2,490 ft (759 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
767 Population 8/sq mi density
2,490 ft Elevation 759 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$43,906 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,906 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population767
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,906
Per Capita$43,906
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

B+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership96.3%
Housing Units307

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Population767
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Coordinates-35.5594°, 149.2235°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$43,906
Median Age46.0 years

About Burra

Burra is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 767. The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet (759 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Burra has a population of 767 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 91.8 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

767
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
91.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Burra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Burra is $43,906, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $844, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Burra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$43,906
42% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$43,906
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Burra is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 96.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 307 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership96.3%
Owner-Occupied96.3%
Renter-Occupied3.7%
Housing Units307

Property Tax

Climate in Burra

Burra has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 14.9° / 30.1° 49.4
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.1° 70.2
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.2° 51.7
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.1° / 20.9° 39.7
May 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 16.6° 25.6
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.5° / 13.1° 54.2
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0° / 12.4° 39.5
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 0.7° / 14° 43.8
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.7° 54.6
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 6.7° / 21.1° 58.2
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.7° 75.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.3° 70.7
Burra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Area91.8 sq mi (237.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-35.5594°N, 149.2235°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 67 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 106 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 85 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 84 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 142 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 84 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 63 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 138 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 148 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 140 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 102 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 88 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 143 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 55 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 91 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 117 km
Sep 21, 2004 30 km SSW of Boorowa, Australia M2.8 113 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 74 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 74 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
June 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in

Burra has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Burra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC AFL live sports, sports talk AAC 238 kbps

Museums in Burra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Lanyon Homestead
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Burra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lanyon Marketplace

Breweries in Burra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Burra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burra

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOMMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Adaminaby AirportSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Bunyan AirfieldSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Burra

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Central Outpatients
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
Western Creek Medical Practice

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burra

What is the population of Burra?

Burra has a population of 767 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 91.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Burra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,906, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Burra?

Burra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

How is the job market in Burra?

The job market in Burra is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $844. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Burra?

The median home value in Burra is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 96.3%.

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