# Burrier

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Shoalhaven › 2540 crosses NSW/OT

Area: 12 km²

Tucked away in the Shoalhaven region, Burrier is a very small, rural community of just 70 people. It is a family-focused area where a high proportion of residents live in de facto relationships and homes are typically large. The community is notable for its strong First Nations presence and a population that has seen significant movement, with nearly half of the residents moving in within the last five years.

## Demographics & Identity

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most regions, at 7.1%. While the typical resident is 39, there are far fewer seniors here than the national figure, and many more people live in de facto relationships.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 70 | — |
| Median age | 39 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 7.1% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.9% | — |
| Children under 15 | 18.6% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 18.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 32.9%, Young adults (25–44) 21.4%, Children (0–14) 18.6%, Seniors (65+) 12.9%, Youth (15–24) 7.1%

**Marital status** — Married 50.9%, Never married 29.1%, Divorced 16.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across New South Wales. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most frequent ancestral backgrounds after Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.1% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 85.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 65.7%, English 27.1%, Irish 14.3%, Scottish 8.6%, Italian 8.6%, German 4.3%

## Language

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 95.7%

## Religion

About 42.9% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 42.9% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 42.9%, Christianity 38.6%, Not stated 11.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical for the state, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults finished school at Year 10, and there are no schools within 3 km.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.0% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 46.0%, Year 12 38.0%, Year 9 or below 18.0%, Year 11 6.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 42.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 9.1%

**Field of qualification** — Architecture & building 21.2%, Engineering & related 18.2%, Health 15.2%, Management & commerce 15.2%, Society & culture 15.2%, Education 9.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 9.1%

## Income

Typical household income is $1,958 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $660 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,958 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,875 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 56.3%, $3,000–$3,999 18.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 61.8%, $650–$1,499 23.6%, $1,500–$2,999 14.5%

## Health & Disability

While no residents need help with daily activities, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas. Around 25.7% of people have a long-term health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 14.3%, Mental health 11.4%, Arthritis 10.0%, Cancer 4.3%, Heart disease 4.3%, Other condition 4.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.3%, One condition 15.7%, Two conditions 8.6%

## Community Participation

Residents spend a lot of time on unpaid work, with 30.9% doing over 15 hours of housework a week. This is far above the national figure, alongside a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 5.5% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.7% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.3% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.9% | — |

## First Nations

There are five First Nations people in the community who are noticeably younger than the state average. Their household income is far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 5 | — |
| First Nations median age | 19 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $575 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,750 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes in Burrier are large, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national figure. The majority of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.3 | — |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 85.7%, Couples without children 23.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 50.0%, 1 person 31.3%, 3 people 31.3%, 4 people 25.0%, 5 people 18.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the state and national figures. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $200 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 62.5%, Owned outright 31.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 106.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 43.8%, 3 bedrooms 37.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 40.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 85.3% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops available. The drive time to the city is very long at 132 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People working from home | 17.6% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 132 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 85.3%, Worked at home 17.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 4 or more 37.5%, 3 vehicles 31.3%, 1 vehicle 18.8%, 2 vehicles 18.8%

## Migration & Movement

The community has seen high turnover, with 46.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national trend.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 46.3% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.8%, and there is currently no unemployment. People work across a variety of fields, including mining and professional services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 56.4% | — |
| Employed full-time | 61.8% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 14.7%, Professional & technical 14.7%, Construction 8.8%, Transport & warehousing 8.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Clerical & administrative 17.6%, Professionals 14.7%, Managers 11.8%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.8%, Labourers 8.8%

## Walkability

The area has no walkable amenities, schools, or shops, resulting in a car-dependent score of 0.0. This is compounded by a steep average terrain slope of 19.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 19.1% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Illaroo](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11981/illaroo) · [Buangla](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10621/buangla) · [Barringella](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10216/barringella) · [Budgong](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10641/budgong) · [Bamarang](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10170/bamarang) · [Watersleigh](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14202/watersleigh) · [Longreach](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12393/longreach) · [Tapitallee](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13770/tapitallee)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10708/burrier