Burraneer
At 3,719 residents across just 1.45 square kilometres, Burraneer ranks among Sydney's most exclusive pocket suburbs, with a median house price of $3,325,000 and household income in the 99th percentile nationally. Ownership runs deep here: 46.2% of dwellings are owned outright and only 10.2% are rented, a ratio far below the national renting average. The suburb scores decile 10 on IRSD, IRSAD and IER, the top tier across three SEIFA indexes. Four-plus bedroom homes make up 67.2% of housing stock, higher than typical Sydney suburbs, reflecting the family-oriented, landed wealth character of Burraneer.
Population
3,719
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,490/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
63
Median House
$3.3M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $3,325,000 places Burraneer well above Sydney's city-wide median, and prices rose from $3,225,000 in 2024 to $3,500,000 in 2025, an 8.5% move in one year. Separate houses dominate at 85.5% of stock, which is far above the national average and typical of a peninsula suburb where detached homes account for nearly all properties. Four-plus bedroom homes constitute 67.2% of dwellings, meaning the majority of the market is large family homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,987, and despite household incomes in the 99th percentile, the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 26.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 46.2% outnumber mortgage holders at 43.6%, pointing to a significant proportion of long-held, debt-free wealth.
For Buyers
The median house price of $3,325,000 places Burraneer well above Sydney's city-wide median, and prices rose from $3,225,000 in 2024 to $3,500,000 in 2025, an 8.5% move in one year. Separate houses dominate at 85.5% of stock, which is far above the national average and typical of a peninsula suburb where detached homes account for nearly all properties. Four-plus bedroom homes constitute 67.2% of dwellings, meaning the majority of the market is large family homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,987, and despite household incomes in the 99th percentile, the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 26.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 46.2% outnumber mortgage holders at 43.6%, pointing to a significant proportion of long-held, debt-free wealth.
For Investors
At only 10.2% renter share, the rental market in Burraneer is among the thinnest compared to most Sydney suburbs where renters typically exceed 30%. Weekly rent of $660 against a $3,325,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.0%, making capital growth the dominant investment thesis rather than rental income. Vacancy sits at 4.3%, elevated for an ownership-dominant suburb and worth monitoring. Development activity is moderate at 60 applications in the past 12 months, mostly alterations and new dwelling certificates consistent with established renovation demand. Annual population growth of 1.31% and net overseas migration of 74 residents a year provide steady, if measured, demand support. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.4% suggests current buyers are financially stretched relative to income, even at this wealth level.
Development Activity
Total DAs
304
Last 12 Months
63
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+12.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3 years above the national figure, consistent with the established-wealth character of Burraneer. University qualifications reach 44.2% of residents, which is 14.1 percentage points above the national average, and the workforce leans heavily toward Professionals (543) and Managers (462), the two highest-paid occupation categories. Overseas-born residents are at 13.5%, which is 8.1 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the Anglo-leaning ancestry profile: English (1,555), Irish (515) and Scottish (386) dominate. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, driven by couples-with-children households (1,460), which outnumber couples without children (738) by two to one. The volunteering rate of 16.1% is notable for a suburb of this size.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.5%
Houses
9.8%
Townhouse
4.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is the defining tenure characteristic: 46.2% own outright, 43.6% carry a mortgage and only 10.2% rent, compared to national averages where renters typically account for around 30%. This is a suburb where most occupants have strong generational roots. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 85.5%, with semi-detached at 9.8% and apartments at just 4.2%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 67.2%, reflecting the large family dwelling profile. House prices rose 8.5% from $3,225,000 in 2024 to $3,500,000 in 2025, with the CAGR over the available period sitting at 8.5%. Mortgage repayments average $3,987 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.4% remains below the 30% stress threshold, though this still represents a substantial absolute outlay at this price level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,987
Rent / wk
$660
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,209
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
55
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.0%
Couples, no children
3,354
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/Tech is the leading industry at 14.1% of workers (196 people), followed by Construction at 13.5% (188) and Healthcare at 12.8% (178). Education employs 10.6% (147) and Finance 8.4% (117), rounding out a high-value, knowledge-intensive employment base. By occupation, Professionals (543) and Managers (462) account for the majority of the workforce, which aligns with the SEIFA IEO decile 9 score for education and occupation. Unemployment is 2.8%, well below national averages, with a full-time employment rate of 60.9%. Household income in the 99th percentile nationally means real purchasing power here is at the top of the distribution. Real income growth of 21.5% over the decade underscores that this advantage has widened, not narrowed, over time.
Unemployment
1.9%
Labour Force
5,816
Unemployed
113
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
36.3%
Participation
59.4%
Employed
1,740
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.2%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
13.5%
Dwellings
1,206
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme at 91.1% using a private vehicle to travel to work, which is far above the national average, and only 2.0% use public transport, reflecting the peninsula geography and limited transit access. The suburb scores decile 10 on IRSAD, the top national advantage tier, and decile 10 on IRSD, meaning essentially no relative disadvantage. Only 3.1% of residents (113 people) need daily assistance, a low rate for a suburb with a median age of 43. Housing stress indicators are benign: rent-to-income sits at 18.9% and mortgage-to-income at 26.4%, both below conventional stress thresholds. Residential stability is high: 80.6% of residents remained in the same address between census periods, compared to typical suburban turnover of 30% or more.
Drive
91.1%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.31%/yr
(+131 people/yr)
EstablishedBurraneer's SA2 population reached 9,989 in 2025 after growing 19% over 10 years, and the medium forecast projects steady continuation to approximately 10,371 by 2031 at 1.31% annually. Migration is balanced: net internal migration averages 116 residents a year and net overseas migration adds 74, with no single driver dominating. The gentrification score reads 38 (early signs), but this is better understood as reinforcement of existing high advantage rather than a shift up the socio-economic ladder. The young-adult share declined 3.9 points while the senior share grew 3.0 points, consistent with a suburb aging in place. Affordability worsened slightly from 45.2% in 2011 to 47.5% in 2021, meaning housing costs have outpaced income growth modestly even at the top of the income distribution.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+74
Net Internal / yr
+116
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +26% since 2011, Net internal migration +116/yr, Accelerating: 1% → 24%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Burraneer compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burraneer a good suburb to live in?
Burraneer ranks decile 10 on IRSAD and IRSD, the top national advantage tier, with household income in the 99th percentile. The median age of 43 and 80.6% residential stability rate reflect a settled, owner-occupier community. Car access is essential as only 2% of residents use public transport, and entry prices above $3 million are a significant barrier.
What is the median house price in Burraneer?
The median house price is $3,325,000 based on 2024-2025 data. Prices rose 8.5% from $3,225,000 in 2024 to $3,500,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $3,987, and weekly rent is $660 for the small renter segment of the market.
What schools are in Burraneer?
No schools are recorded inside the Burraneer boundary in this dataset. The suburb's 3,719 residents are highly educated, with 44.2% holding university qualifications, which is 14.1 percentage points above the national figure, so families typically access schools in neighbouring Cronulla and Caringbah suburbs.
Is Burraneer safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Burraneer in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, Burraneer scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest national tier, and only 3.1% of residents (113 people) need daily assistance. Residential stability is also high at 80.6%, consistent with a low-disadvantage, settled community.
Is Burraneer good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $660 against a $3,325,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.0%, so returns depend heavily on capital growth. Prices rose 8.5% in one year. The 10.2% renter share is thin, limiting tenant demand, and a 4.3% vacancy rate adds caution. Annual population growth of 1.31% and net migration of 190 residents a year provide steady, long-run demand.
How is Burraneer's population changing?
The SA2 population reached 9,989 in 2025 and grew 19% over the past decade. Annual growth runs at 1.31% or around 131 additional residents per year. The medium forecast projects the population reaching approximately 10,371 by 2031. Internal migration adds 116 residents annually and overseas migration adds 74, reflecting a balanced growth driver.
How much development is happening in Burraneer?
There were 60 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. The sample applications include dwelling house alterations, complying development certificates and modification works, consistent with an established suburb upgrading existing stock rather than adding new dwellings. This level of activity is moderate compared to growth corridors elsewhere in Sydney.
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.
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