Moving to Burrill Lake NSW 2539
What the official numbers say about living in Burrill Lake — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,183 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Burrill Lake grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,328 → 1,782 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Croatian, French, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Burrill Lake scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 50.3 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 183 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Burrill Lake profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ulladulla High School 4 km · Ulladulla Public School 4.3 km · Budawang School 5 km
Parks and reserves: Burrill Lake Lions Park 300 m · McDonald Parade Reserve 550 m · Barker Reserve 650 m · Dolphin Reserve 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Burrill Lake, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Silver Gull · Little Wattlebird · Masked Lapwing · Crimson Rosella · Australian Pelican.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Burrill Lake, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrill Lake here | 1,782 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| Ulladulla | 7,262 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Mollymook | 1,195 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Lake Tabourie | 689 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
| Mollymook Beach | 2,531 | — | 7/10 | 35% |
| Milton | 1,801 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| Narrawallee | 1,487 | — | 5/10 | 56% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2539 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Burrill Lake profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,328 people to 1,782. It sits about 183 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Burrill Lake vs Mollymook · Burrill Lake vs Lake Tabourie.
Nearby guides: Ulladulla · Mollymook · Lake Tabourie · Mollymook Beach · Milton · Narrawallee.
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