Burradoo
At 59, the median age in Burradoo sits 19 years above the national figure, making it one of Australia's oldest resident populations by that measure. Yet the suburb also carries a $2,467,500 median house price and household incomes in the 82.9th percentile nationally, combining deep wealth with a strongly retirement-oriented profile. Separate houses account for 95.6% of dwellings and 63.5% of households own outright, meaning most residents hold this real estate debt-free. With a population of 2,879 spread across 12.44 square kilometres in the Southern Highlands, Burradoo is low-density, high-value, and demographically distinct from almost any comparable NSW market.
Population
2,879
Median Age
59.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,180/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
61
Median House
$2.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $2,467,500 median house price places Burradoo well above the NSW regional median and among the most expensive markets outside Sydney. Price history shows a modest softening from $2,475,000 in 2024 to $2,452,000 in 2025, a decline of 0.9%, rather than the sustained growth seen in tighter markets. Stock is almost entirely detached houses at 95.6%, and 68.5% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers enter a large-lot, large-home market with little apartment or semi-detached competition. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, and at an estimated 31.8% of household income, mortgage-to-income sits above the 30% stress threshold. That said, 63.5% of owners hold their property outright with no mortgage, signalling that most holdings are established wealth rather than leveraged purchases.
For Buyers
The $2,467,500 median house price places Burradoo well above the NSW regional median and among the most expensive markets outside Sydney. Price history shows a modest softening from $2,475,000 in 2024 to $2,452,000 in 2025, a decline of 0.9%, rather than the sustained growth seen in tighter markets. Stock is almost entirely detached houses at 95.6%, and 68.5% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers enter a large-lot, large-home market with little apartment or semi-detached competition. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, and at an estimated 31.8% of household income, mortgage-to-income sits above the 30% stress threshold. That said, 63.5% of owners hold their property outright with no mortgage, signalling that most holdings are established wealth rather than leveraged purchases.
For Investors
A rental market this thin offers little income upside. Just 9.0% of households rent, compared to the national average near 30%, and weekly rent is $550. Against a $2,467,500 median, that implies a gross yield well below 1.2%. The 11.4% vacancy rate is elevated and reinforces that rental demand is weak relative to stock. Development activity runs at 58 applications in the past 12 months, mostly complying development certificates for dwellings and pools on existing lots rather than new supply. The investment case is narrowly one of capital preservation in a premium, low-turnover market: at 22.8% annual turnover, 77.2% of residents stayed in the same address over the census period, limiting transaction volume and keeping price discovery infrequent.
Development Activity
Total DAs
367
Last 12 Months
61
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-6.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Burradoo iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Oxley College
K-12 · 827 students
Chevalier College
7-12 · 951 students
Demographics
The median age of 59 is 19 years above the national average, placing Burradoo firmly among the country's most aged resident communities. Couples with no children account for 43.4% of families, consistent with an empty-nester and retirement cohort. University qualifications reach 43.8%, which is 13.7 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting a professional background even among the retired population. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (1,314), Scottish (441) and Irish (433) are the three largest groups. Overseas-born residents at 21.9% sit just 0.3 percentage points above the national rate, making this a predominantly Australian-born community. Volunteering runs at 22.9%, notably high and consistent with a population that has time and community engagement post-retirement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.6%
Houses
4.0%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses dominate at 95.6% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 4.0% and apartments at just 0.4%, an unusually uniform stock profile. The bedroom split is heavily skewed toward large homes: 68.5% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, with three-bedroom at 26.0% and smaller configurations marginal. Outright ownership at 63.5% is significantly above the national average, and mortgage holders represent only 27.5% of occupied dwellings, pointing to a debt-light community. The median house price moved from $2,475,000 in 2024 to $2,452,000 in 2025, a 0.9% decline. Rent-to-income at 25.2% remains below the 30% stress threshold for the small rental cohort, while mortgage-to-income at 31.8% exceeds it, though this affects only the 27.5% still carrying debt.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$550
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$950
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.4%
Unoccupied
135
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.8% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.4%
Couples, no children
2,278
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/Tech leads the industry mix at 17.9% (138 workers), followed by Healthcare at 15.7% (121) and Education at 9.5% (73), with Construction at 8.2% and Finance at 6.8%. By occupation, Professionals (345) and Managers (257) are the top two groups, consistent with a high-qualification, high-income base. Unemployment is very low at 2.5% (26 people), but the labour force participation rate is only 41.3%, below state and national averages, because 1,168 residents are not in the labour force, the direct result of the older age profile. Full-time employment runs at 51.6% of those who do work. Personal weekly income of $950 and household weekly income of $2,180 place household earnings in the 82.9th percentile nationally, well above median.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
51.6%
Part-time
45.9%
Participation
41.3%
Employed
996
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.8%
Postgraduate
13.3%
Born Overseas
21.9%
Dwellings
1,039
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 86.0% of residents commute by car, compared to the national figure, while public transport usage is only 2.6% and walking or cycling accounts for 4.2%. This reflects the rural-residential setting of the Southern Highlands rather than poor infrastructure. No schools are recorded inside the Burradoo boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring Bowral and surrounds. Crime statistics are not available for Burradoo in this dataset; as an indirect indicator, household income at the 82.9th percentile nationally and a 5.6% rate of residents needing daily assistance both suggest a low-disadvantage community. The volunteering rate of 22.9% is above national norms and reflects active community participation among residents who are largely retired or semi-retired.
Drive
86.0%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Burradoo compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burradoo a good suburb to live in?
Burradoo suits buyers seeking a large-lot, low-density environment with premium housing. Household incomes sit in the 82.9th percentile nationally, 63.5% of residents own their home outright, and the 22.9% volunteering rate reflects a community-engaged population. The trade-offs are near-total car dependence at 86.0% and a $2,467,500 median house price.
What is the median house price in Burradoo?
The median house price is $2,467,500, based on 2024-2025 data. Prices eased slightly from $2,475,000 in 2024 to $2,452,000 in 2025, a 0.9% decline. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,000, and weekly rent for the small rental market sits at $550.
What schools are in Burradoo?
No schools are recorded inside the Burradoo boundary in this dataset. Families typically rely on schools in neighbouring Bowral. The local adult population is highly educated at 43.8% university-qualified, which is 13.7 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Burradoo safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Burradoo in this dataset. As an indirect measure, household incomes in the 82.9th percentile nationally, a 2.5% unemployment rate, and only 5.6% of residents needing daily assistance are all consistent with a low-disadvantage, low-crime environment.
Is Burradoo good for property investment?
The investment case is narrow. Only 9.0% of households rent, weekly rent is $550 against a $2,467,500 median, implying a gross yield well below 1.2%. The 11.4% vacancy rate is elevated, and 77.2% of residents stayed at the same address over the census period, limiting transaction volume. Returns depend on long-run capital growth rather than yield.
How is Burradoo's population changing?
Population data records 2,879 residents across 12.44 square kilometres. The suburb's identity signals point to an aging, stable base: median age 59 is 19 years above the national figure, 43.4% of families are couples with no children, and turnover at 22.8% means 77.2% of residents stayed put over the census interval.
How much development is happening in Burradoo?
There were 58 development applications in the past 12 months. Most are complying development certificates for single dwellings, swimming pools and ancillary structures on existing large lots, consistent with upgrades to established homes rather than subdivision or new supply. This low-density pattern reflects zoning in the Southern Highlands rural-residential corridor.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
Explore Burradoo on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map