The size of North Bourke is approximately 4,243.9 square kilometres. The population of North Bourke in 2011 was 2,465 people. By 2016 the population was 276 showing a population decline of 88.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in North Bourke is 40-49 years. Households in North Bourke are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in North Bourke work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 50.9% of the homes in North Bourke were owner-occupied compared with 64.8% in 2016.