Burrill Lake
NSW 2539 • Rest of NSW
About Burrill Lake
Burrill Lake is a small coastal village on the South Coast of New South Wales, located about 5 kilometres south of Ulladulla and 231 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With a population of approximately 1,800, it straddles the Princes Highway alongside the picturesque Burrill Lake, a saltwater lagoon connected to the Tasman Sea. The village sits within the City of Shoalhaven local government area. It has a relaxed, holiday-town character with a mix of permanent residents and seasonal visitors.
Burrill Lake is a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, swimming, and bushwalking, with the lake itself being a major drawcard for recreational activities. The village has a small shopping strip with a general store, takeaway shops, and a caravan park. Nearby Dolphin Point and local beaches offer excellent surfing and swimming. The area is surrounded by state forests and is close to the Murramarang National Park. Retirees, young families, and holiday-makers are drawn to the affordable coastal lifestyle and natural beauty.
Burrill Lake falls under postcode 2539 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Kennedy's Bus Service — Ulladulla 10 mins
- Premier Motor Service 741 — Sydney / Eden (Princes Hwy) 4 hours to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train service. Nearest large town is Ulladulla (5 km). Nowra is 75 km north with more services. Most residents rely on cars.
Small village with limited shops along the highway; a car is essential for most daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Camden & Narrawallee Sts
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Ulladulla High School ICSEA 993South St
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Ulladulla Public School ICSEA 978Green 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 Burrill Lake by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Burrill Lake Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Burrill Lake" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 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. England 55
- 2. New Zealand 22
- 3. Brazil 7
- 4. Italy 7
- 5. Philippines 7
- 6. Netherlands 6
- 7. United States 6
- 8. China 5
- 9. Germany 5
- 10. India 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)