Burnside, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Burnside QLD is 3,104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burnside is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Burnside is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Burnside has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Burnside has a population density of 574 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burnside is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burnside is $1,733.

Population
3,104
Census 2021
Median income
$733/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Burnside vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Burnside is $733 a week, 2% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 815th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $100 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBurnsideTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$733/wk$747/wk −2%$766/wk
Household income$1,626/wk$1,593/wk +2%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$320/wk +31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.8%20.4% +5.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Burnside, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Burnside Population

3,104 residents at the 2021 Census.

Burnside Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$733/wk
$38,116 per year
Ranked 4,862 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Burnside Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,626/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 25.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Burnside against your income

About $7,046 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,206/wk
Rent share 25.8%

Burnside Schools

9
schools nearby
4
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
5,355
total students
Nambour Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,309 students
1083
ICSEA
St John's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 927 students
1059
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 341 students
1045
ICSEA
Nambour Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 132 students
1002
ICSEA
Burnside State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 809 students
988
ICSEA
Burnside State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 368 students
984
ICSEA
Nambour State College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,469 students
977
ICSEA
Kairos Community College - Nambour Campus Independent
Secondary
OneSchool Global QLD - Nambour Independent
Combined

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Burnside Map

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Burnside, Queensland: 26.6277°S, 152.9339°E

Burnside Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Burnside

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,504) Female 51.6% (1,601)

Population Density

574
people per km²
3,104 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,880
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.3%
New Zealand
3.1%
South Africa
1.0%
Philippines
0.7%
Germany
0.7%
India
0.7%
Singapore
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.5%
Malayalam
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Urdu
0.3%
French
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.7%
Australian
40.3%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
11.3%
German
8.0%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Italian
2.3%
Dutch
1.9%
New Zealander
1.4%
Filipino
1.0%
Polish
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.2%
Catholic
14.6%
Anglican
10.2%
Not stated
6.3%
Christian (other)
5.4%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Pentecostal
2.8%
Baptist
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.9% 1,176
Separated
3.8% 94
Divorced
9.8% 241
Widowed
6.4% 157
Never married
32.1% 789

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.0%
Couple: no children
27.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.8%
One parent: children under 15
8.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.8%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
16.6%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Burnside

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,101 occupied private dwellings in Burnside at the 2021 Census, 18.6% were rented, 26.8% owned outright and 48.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.6% 40 dwellings
Owned outright
26.8% 295 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.3% 532 dwellings
Rented
18.6% 205 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
10.7%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
41.3%
5 bedrooms
5.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.8%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Burnside

Employment

Employed full-time
34.9% 773 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 554 people
Unemployed
3.3% 74 people
Not in labour force
36.7% 813 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Managers
10.6%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.7%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Walked only
1.0%
Bus
0.9%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Other
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.8%
Health
16.2%
Engineering
16.0%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Education
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Information Technology
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.3%
Secondary: Government
22.6%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Pre-school
7.6%
Primary: Catholic
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.6%
Has need for assistance
8.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
364
Arthritis
124
Asthma
121
Heart disease
79
Lung condition
72
Diabetes
62
Cancer
49
Stroke
39
Kidney disease
33
Dementia
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 358
Did not provide
84.6% 1,965

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.3% 359
Not a volunteer
84.7% 1,980

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.8% 89
Never served
96.2% 2,259

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
16.1%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
49
1971: 1980
40
1981: 1990
35
1991: 2000
60
2001: 2010
108
2011: 2015
55
2016
3
2017
13
2018
4
2019
13
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
53.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,478
Moved from QLD
270
Moved: same area (SA2)
112
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from ACT
10
Moved from TAS
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.8%
Step family: no other children
10.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Kin Kora
Income: $855/wk Rent: $280/wk $140/wk less rent
North Toowoomba
Income: $718/wk Rent: $285/wk $135/wk less rent
East Toowoomba
Income: $838/wk Rent: $300/wk $120/wk less rent
Woodend (Qld)
Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk $120/wk less rent

Suburbs near Burnside

The closest suburb to Burnside is Nambour, 2.2 km away.

Nambour
2.2 km away · income $641/wk · rent $340/wk
Coes Creek
2.7 km away · income $700/wk · rent $443/wk
West Woombye
4.3 km away · income $696/wk · rent $420/wk
Woombye
5.5 km away · income $757/wk · rent $400/wk
Rosemount
6.9 km away · income $701/wk · rent $420/wk
Mapleton
7.4 km away · income $591/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnside

What is the population of Burnside QLD?

The population of Burnside QLD is 3,104 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 574 people per km². Burnside is ranked #2,353 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burnside?

The median personal income in Burnside QLD is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year. The median household income is $1,626 per week. Family income is $1,880 per week. Burnside is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burnside?

Median rent in Burnside QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Burnside ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burnside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burnside QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burnside?

The median age in Burnside QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burnside a good suburb to live in?

Burnside is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,104. The median income is $733/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30450. All dollar figures in AUD.