Bourkelands
NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW
About Bourkelands
Bourkelands is a modern residential suburb in the southern part of Wagga Wagga, the largest inland city in New South Wales. Located approximately 5 kilometres south of the Wagga Wagga CBD, it has a population of around 3,113. The suburb was developed primarily from the 2000s onwards as part of Wagga Wagga's southern expansion. It sits within the fertile Murrumbidgee River floodplain region of the Riverina.
Bourkelands is a popular choice for young families, offering newer housing stock with modern amenities and good access to schools, parks, and the Wagga Wagga Marketplace shopping centre nearby. The suburb features well-planned streetscapes with walking paths and green spaces. Residents enjoy proximity to Charles Sturt University and the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The area provides a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of the CBD's cafes, restaurants, and cultural facilities.
Bourkelands falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busabout Route 900/901 — Wagga Wagga CBD 15-20 min
- Busabout Route 902 — Wagga Marketplace / Estella 10-15 min
Commute to Wagga Wagga CBD
🛣️ Local commute within Wagga Wagga; Sydney is 460km (5h drive or 5.5h train)
Newer suburb with good footpaths but limited walkable destinations; car needed for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Urana St
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56 Estella Road
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Morella Circuit
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Kooringal High School ICSEA 959Ziegler Ave
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Lake Albert Road
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Lake Albert Public School ICSEA 963Main St
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Mount Austin Public School ICSEA 824Bourke St
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Ashmont Public School ICSEA 766Bardia St
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103 Fernleigh Road
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13 Bardia Street
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Coleman Street
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Kooringal Public School ICSEA 933Lake Albert Rd
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328 Gregadoo Road
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Mount Austin High School ICSEA 822Leavenworth Drive
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North Wagga Public School ICSEA 999Hampden Ave
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Farrer Road
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20 Hely Ave
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South Wagga Public School ICSEA 1027140 Edward St
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Corner Johnston & Tarcutta Streets
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Sturt Public School ICSEA 966White Ave
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The Bidgee School ICSEA 89621 Mitchelmore Street
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Hawkes Place
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bourkelands by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bourkelands Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bourkelands" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
11 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 124
- 2. England 46
- 3. South Africa 31
- 4. Iraq 29
- 5. China 28
- 6. Philippines 25
- 7. New Zealand 21
- 8. Egypt 20
- 9. Hong Kong 13
- 10. Malaysia 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)