Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Bourke, NSW

11 suburbs in Bourke council area · Population ~2,310 · 1,369 dwellings · 41,600 km²

Bourke Council Average R-Score 72 / 100 — top suburb in Bourke scores 72/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Bourke72

Highest R-Score out of 11 suburbs in Bourke

Bourke council average72

Across 1 scored suburbs in Bourke

Suburb medians in Bourke range from $80,000 to $480,000.

3-year population movement: -2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.3% of stock (~3 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (16%), Education and Training (15%), Health Care and Social Assistance (14%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (13%).

Typical suburb median price$175,000

Across 11 suburbs in Bourke (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent8.3%

Median asking rent ~$399/wk · Vacancy 0.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Bourke72/100

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Bourke (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Bourke

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Bourke (New South Wales).

Is Bourke (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Bourke (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 72/100 across 11 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 72/100. Across Bourke, the typical suburb median price is $175,000, median weekly rent is $399/wk, gross rental yield is 8.3%, and vacancy sits at 0.5%.

Which suburbs in Bourke have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Bourke (NSW) are Bourke (72/100, median $250,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Bourke?

Across Bourke (NSW), the median suburb property price is $175,000, median asking rent is $399/wk, and median gross yield is 8.3%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Bourke include Bourke (8.3%).

What are the demographics and size of the Bourke council area?

Bourke is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 2,310, approximately 1,369 dwellings, covering 41,600 sq km.

What are the best streets in Bourke (NSW)?

Every street across all 11 suburbs in Bourke is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.