Burradoo

Population growth drivers in Burradoo are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of the suburb of Burradoo is estimated at around 2,783, a decrease of 96 people (3.3%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,879. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, resulting in an estimated resident population of 2,778. This population level equates to a density ratio of 223 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Burradoo expected to increase by 382 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 15.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Burradoo is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Burradoo has seen minimal construction activity over the past five years, with an average of one new dwelling approved annually. This totals seven approvals since 2017. The low development levels in Burradoo reflect its rural nature, where housing needs are typically specific to local demands rather than broader market forces.

Due to these low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary significantly based on individual projects. Compared to the Rest of NSW and national averages, Burradoo has much lower development activity.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Burradoo is expected to grow by 437 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases in the area.

Burradoo has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. A total of seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially influential. Notable ones include: Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Bowral South New Living Area (NLA), Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, and Waterbrook Bowral Lifestyle Resort. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market strength in Burradoo positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Burradoo has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 0.5% as of June 2025, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. Residents' employment is concentrated in professional & technical (3.1 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Public administration & safety employs only 3.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 7.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, with local employment in Burradoo expected to increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Burradoo had a median taxpayer income of $57,646 and an average of $109,956. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to $49,459 and $62,998 in Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes by September 2025 are approximately $64,915 and $123,821 respectively. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Burradoo cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 29.0% of residents (807 individuals) earn over $4,000 weekly, contrasting with the region's leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 at 29.9%. Higher earners make up a substantial 37.6%, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 89.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and placing Burradoo's SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.

Burradoo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Burradoo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.6% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 4.4% comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burradoo stood at 64%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.2% and rented ones at 8.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Burradoo was $550, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Burradoo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Burradoo features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 78.7% of all households, which includes 26.2% couples with children, 45.6% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

Burradoo shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Burradoo is high, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 22.4% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (17.0%). Educational participation is notable, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.3% in secondary, 9.8% in primary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

Chevalier College and Oxley College serve 1,755 students collectively. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1113). It offers one secondary and one K-12 school, functioning as an education hub with 63.1 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 44 active stops in Burradoo offering train and bus services. These stops are covered by 33 routes, facilitating 2,027 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 309 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 289 daily trips across all routes, amounting to around 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Burradoo is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Burradoo faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (1,954 people), compared to 66.3% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 12.1% and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 65.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.8% across Rest of NSW.

The area has 42.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,188 people), which is higher than the 27.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Burradoo ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Burradoo's population, as of the 2016 Census, showed lower cultural diversity with 78.1% born in Australia and 87.9% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.0%. Christianity dominated religiously at 63.8%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 0.3%. Top ancestry groups were English (33.6%), Australian (23.2%), and Scottish (11.3%). French (1.1%) and Irish (11.1%) were notably overrepresented, while Russian was slightly higher at 0.4% compared to regional averages.

Burradoo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Burradoo's median age in 2021 was 59, which is significantly higher than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, Burradoo had a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (17.0%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (2.7%). This concentration of the 75-84 age group was well above the national figure of 6.0%. Post-2021 Census data showed that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 15.4% to 17.0%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 6.7% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 19.9% to 17.7%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Burradoo's age structure. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 75%, adding 167 residents to reach 390. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 56% of the anticipated growth. However, the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to decline by 8 people.