Burra
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Burra, NSW 2620.
About Burra
Welcome to Burra
Burra is a tiny rural locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region of New South Wales, tucked into the hills southeast of Canberra, close to the NSW-ACT border. With a population of just 47, it's about as far from suburban sprawl as it gets — a scattering of rural properties, bushland and paddocks rather than streets and shopping strips.
This is a place for people who want space, quiet and a genuine tree-change rather than convenience at the doorstep. With a median age of 50, Burra tends to attract established households, hobby farmers and semi-rural lifestylers who don't mind a drive for their groceries in exchange for privacy and acreage.
Lifestyle & character
Life in Burra revolves around the land rather than a town centre — there's no high street or café strip here, and residents make the short trip into Queanbeyan or across the border to Canberra for everyday needs and socialising. The appeal is the rural setting itself: rolling paddocks, native bushland and a real sense of elbow room that's increasingly hard to find within commuting distance of a capital city.
It suits people who value peace and privacy over proximity to amenities — retirees looking to downsize onto a manageable rural block, families wanting room for horses or hobby farming, and anyone happy to trade nightlife for night skies.
Getting around
Burra's location just outside Canberra's southern fringe means the ACT is genuinely close, with Queanbeyan and the southern Canberra suburbs both reasonably accessible by car. There's no train line through Burra itself, so a car is essential for commuting, schooling runs and shopping, and most residents build their routines around road trips into Queanbeyan or Canberra rather than local transport.
The roads through this part of the region are typical of rural NSW — sealed main routes giving way to quieter country roads as you get closer to individual properties, so buyers should factor in travel time when weighing up the lifestyle trade-off.
Housing & architecture
Reflecting its rural nature, current listings in Burra are dominated by houses, which make up 59% of the mix, typically set on larger blocks with room to move. Land sales account for a further 21% of listings, appealing to those wanting to build a rural retreat from scratch, while apartments and units make up the remaining 21% — a smaller but notable slice for a locality this size, likely concentrated in any more compact developments in the area.
Buyers can expect a real mix of eras and styles, from established rural homesteads to newer builds, with land size and outlook often mattering more here than architectural style.
The property market
With only 47 residents, Burra is a micro-market where individual sales can carry real weight, and buyers are typically drawn by lifestyle and land rather than density or infrastructure. The dominance of house and land listings over units points to a market built around standalone rural living, while the presence of some apartment or unit stock shows there's at least a little diversity for those not chasing a full acreage lifestyle.
Given its position near the Canberra border, Burra tends to draw interest from those already familiar with the ACT market looking for more space and privacy without moving far from the capital — a dynamic that shapes demand as much as any headline figures.
Schools & families
There are no schools within Burra itself given its size, so local families generally look to Queanbeyan or Canberra for education, childcare and other family services, both of which are within a reasonably short drive. This arrangement is typical of small rural localities in the area and is factored into the daily rhythm of family life here rather than seen as a drawback.
With a median age of 50, Burra currently skews toward older residents and couples rather than young families, though its proximity to Canberra's schooling options keeps it a workable choice for those wanting rural space without sacrificing access to education.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Burra, NSW 2620.
Population
47
residents (2021)
Median age
50
years
Household income
$2,062
median, per week
Median rent
$180
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Burra
$1.71m
203 Williamsdale Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.85m
129 Hardy Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.39m
35 Little Burra Road
Sold ~June 2026
$880k
41 Kingfisher Lane
Sold ~June 2026
$620k
2/1617 Burra Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Burra suburb FAQ
Is Burra a good place to live?
Burra is an Australian locality of rural smallholdings lying 20 kilometres to the south of Queanbeyan, New South Wales in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Region. Burra is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 47.
What is the population of Burra?
Burra has a population of 47 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 50.
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