Burrapine
NSW 2447 • New South Wales
About Burrapine
Burrapine is a small rural locality on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located in the hinterland hills approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Kempsey and within the Kempsey Shire. The locality covers nearly 39 square kilometres of predominantly forested and agricultural land, with a small population of 58 residents at the 2021 Census. It sits within the upper reaches of the Macleay Valley, a region known for its dairy farming, timber, and lush subtropical vegetation. The area is part of the federal electorate of Cowper, a predominantly provincial and coastal constituency.
The Burrapine area is characterised by small farmsteads, state forest, and winding roads through hilly terrain typical of the Macleay Valley hinterland. Residents rely on Kempsey for most services, with the Pacific Highway providing the main corridor for regional connectivity. The landscape offers a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle with access to creeks, forest, and the natural beauty of the mid-north coast hinterland. Like many small coastal hinterland localities, Burrapine attracts those seeking a quiet country lifestyle within reasonable reach of coastal towns.
Burrapine falls under postcode 2447 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach โ Kempsey / Port Macquarie 30-60 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
๐ฃ๏ธ Access via Pacific Highway; Kempsey Station has NSW TrainLink XPT services to Sydney
No town infrastructure; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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6568 1800 35a Wallace St
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Macksville High School ICSEA 9166568 1066 40 Boundary St
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Macksville Public School ICSEA 9256568 1800 35a Wallace St
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Medlow Public School ICSEA 9786564 2145 2896 Taylors Arm Road
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32 Macksville Heights Drive
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Scotts Head Public School ICSEA 10146569 8144 Gloucester St
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 Burrapine by offence type, year and trend.
๐ View Burrapine Crime Statistics on BOCSAR โData source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research ยท Search for "Burrapine" under Suburb
