Burra
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Burra, SA 5417.
About Burra
Welcome to Burra
Burra sits in South Australia's Mid North, roughly 156 kilometres north of Adelaide via the Barrier Highway. A former copper-mining town with a heritage-listed core of stone cottages and old mine workings, it's one of the state's best-preserved 19th-century towns and a magnet for history buffs, grey nomads and anyone chasing a slower pace of life away from the city.
With a population of around 1,112 and a median age of 54, Burra is very much a settled, close-knit community rather than a growth suburb. It suits retirees, tree-changers, and those working in agriculture or the surrounding pastoral and farming districts, as much as it does the steady stream of tourists drawn to its heritage trail and passing trade along the highway.
History
Burra's story is central to its identity. The town grew rapidly in the 1840s and 1850s around one of the world's largest copper mines at the time, and the wealth it generated helped shape colonial South Australia's early economy. That boom-era legacy remains visible today in the bluestone cottages, chimney stacks and mine ruins scattered through the town, many of which are preserved as part of the Burra Heritage Passport trail that draws visitors keen to explore the old mine site, powder magazine and miners' dugouts along the Burra Creek.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Burra moves at a country pace. The main street has a small but reliable spread of cafes, pubs and a bakery serving locals and passing travellers on the Barrier Highway route between Adelaide and the eastern states. It's the kind of town where the local hotel doubles as the social hub, and where the surrounding vineyards and farm produce of the Mid North region find their way onto pub menus and at the town's occasional markets.
Schools & families
Families in Burra are served by Burra Community School, which covers schooling from the early years through to the senior years in the one campus – a practical setup for a town of this size and one that reduces the need to travel for education. For most other services, from specialist retail to larger medical facilities, residents typically head to bigger regional centres or Adelaide.
Getting around
Burra is car-dependent, as is typical of Mid North towns, with the Barrier Highway (Adelaide–Broken Hill) forming the main route in and out. The roughly 156-kilometre drive to Adelaide takes around two hours, making Burra realistic as a weekend or lifestyle destination rather than a daily commute for most workers. There's no passenger rail service to the town, so a car is essential for both local trips and journeys to larger centres.
Parks & recreation
Outdoor life in Burra centres on its heritage sites and the natural surrounds of the Burra Creek and Mid North countryside, which offer walking and driving routes past historic ruins, lookouts and old mine infrastructure. The broader region is popular for its rolling farmland scenery, and locals make use of nearby reserves and sporting grounds for recreation, with the town's community facilities geared towards a population that values a quieter, close-to-nature lifestyle.
The property market
Burra's property market reflects its status as an affordable, tightly held country town. The median house price sits at $375,000, and the market has shown solid recent momentum with growth of 10.3%. Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 70% of stock, with the remaining 30% made up of land – giving buyers the option to either purchase an established heritage or character home or build new on a vacant block.
Housing & architecture
The town's built form is one of its strongest drawing cards, with rows of stone and rendered cottages dating from the copper-mining era giving Burra a streetscape that's unusually intact for a town its size. Beyond the heritage core, there's a mix of more conventional, later-era homes and vacant land on the fringes, offering a range of options from character renovations to straightforward new builds for those wanting a foothold in the Mid North at a relatively accessible price point.
Market snapshot
Burra property market
Median sale price
$375k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
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annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$306k
Median
$375k
Premium
$582k
Days on market
211
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
12
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Burra by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Burra, SA 5417.
Population
1,112
residents (2021)
Median age
54
years
Household income
$866
median, per week
Median rent
$180
per week
Median mortgage
$953
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Burra
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Burra
$585k
5 Penglawdd Street
Sold ~July 2026
$449k
15 Lelante Street
Sold ~July 2026
$465k
6A Welsh Place
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
1 Morehead Street
Sold ~July 2026
$579k
54 Commercial St
Sold ~June 2026
$495k
32 Paxton Terrace
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
What is the median property price in Burra?
The median house price in Burra, SA is $375k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 10.3%.
Is Burra a good place to live?
Burra is a pastoral centre and historic tourist town in the mid-north of South Australia. Burra is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,112 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Burra?
Burra has a population of 1,112 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 54.
What schools are in Burra?
There is 1 school in or near Burra, including Burra Community School.
How long do homes take to sell in Burra?
Properties in Burra take around 211 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Burra?
Entry-level properties in Burra start around $306k, while premium homes reach $582k.
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