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North Bourke Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How North Bourke Compares
North Bourke vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North Bourke | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,781 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $880 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
North Bourke is a very remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2840. It lies roughly 655 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Bourke.
According to the 2021 Census, North Bourke has a population of 200 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,781, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 21 (10.5% of residents).
Housing in North Bourke includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $880, with 81 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Bourke scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
North Bourke is part of the Broken Hill and Far West statistical area in New South Wales.
North Bourke Details
| Postcode | 2840 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 200 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,781/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,101/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $880 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 4233.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 81 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (10.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -30.032 |
| Longitude | 145.942 |
| Distance from Sydney | 655 km |
| Region (SA4) | Far West and Orana |
| Area (SA3) | Broken Hill and Far West |
| Local Government | Bourke |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 55 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 43 (21.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (6.5%) |
| Asthma | 9 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.0%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 16 (20.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 29 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (43.8%) |
Suburbs Near North Bourke
Same Postcode (2840)
More North Bourke Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.