Burpengary East, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Burpengary East QLD is 9,654 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burpengary East is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Burpengary East is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Burpengary East has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Burpengary East has a population density of 322 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burpengary East is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burpengary East is $2,058.

Population
9,654
Census 2021
Median income
$767/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Burpengary East vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Burpengary East is $767 a week, 3% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 711th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $90 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 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.
MeasureBurpengary EastTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$767/wk$747/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,821/wk$1,593/wk +14%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$320/wk +28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,058/mo$1,625/mo +27%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.5%20.4% +2.1 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 Burpengary East, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Burpengary East Population

9,654 residents at the 2021 Census.

Burpengary East Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$767/wk
$39,884 per year
Ranked 4,186 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Burpengary East Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,821/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 22.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Burpengary East against your income

About $7,891 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $1,411/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Burpengary East Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1014
avg ICSEA score
157
total students
Birali Steiner School Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 157 students
1014
ICSEA

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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Burpengary East Map

Burpengary East, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Burpengary East, Queensland: 27.1408°S, 153.0099°E

Burpengary East Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Burpengary East

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (4,672) Female 51.6% (4,988)

Population Density

322
people per km²
9,654 people · 30.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,103
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
5.3%
New Zealand
5.2%
South Africa
0.9%
Philippines
0.9%
India
0.6%
Scotland
0.5%
Germany
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

Samoan
0.5%
Punjabi
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.6%
Australian
39.3%
Scottish
10.0%
Irish
10.0%
German
6.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.3%
Italian
2.3%
New Zealander
1.8%
Maori
1.7%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
1.3%

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
43.1%
Catholic
18.1%
Anglican
14.2%
Not stated
5.7%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Baptist
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.0% 3,965
Separated
3.3% 257
Divorced
7.8% 608
Widowed
6.4% 495
Never married
31.6% 2,456

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.2%
Couple: no children
29.9%
Couple: no children under 15
16.1%
One parent: children under 15
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.9%
2 persons
36.0%
3 persons
15.4%
4 persons
15.9%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Burpengary East

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,355 occupied private dwellings in Burpengary East at the 2021 Census, 18.8% were rented, 36.8% owned outright and 41.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 56 dwellings
Owned outright
36.8% 1,234 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.1% 1,378 dwellings
Rented
18.8% 630 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 50 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
17.5%
3 bedrooms
19.2%
4 bedrooms
50.2%
5 bedrooms
8.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
0.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
36.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.6%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
14.5%

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

Work, income and education in Burpengary East

Employment

Employed full-time
39.7% 2,780 people
Employed part-time
19.3% 1,355 people
Unemployed
2.8% 199 people
Not in labour force
38.1% 2,672 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.7%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Managers
11.5%
Labourers
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.1%
Sales Workers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.6%
$4,000+/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.7%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Truck
2.2%
Train
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Other
0.5%
Bus
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%
Ferry
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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
51.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.2%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Health
12.0%
Education
9.8%
Architecture & Building
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Information Technology
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.5%
Secondary: Government
20.3%
Primary: Catholic
13.1%
Pre-school
10.3%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
9.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.4%

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
88.4%
Has need for assistance
7.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,008
Arthritis
412
Asthma
367
Diabetes
322
Heart disease
316
Lung condition
282
Cancer
150
Kidney disease
112
Stroke
105
Dementia
34

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 949
Did not provide
87.2% 6,449

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.6% 859
Not a volunteer
88.4% 6,576

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 8
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 11
Previously served
5.2% 388
Never served
94.6% 7,066

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
31.8%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
103
1961: 1970
166
1971: 1980
166
1981: 1990
214
1991: 2000
165
2001: 2010
491
2011: 2015
248
2016
44
2017
29
2018
28
2019
23
2020
23
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

19.9%
moved in the last year
51.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,319
Moved from QLD
1,470
Moved: same area (SA2)
164
Moved from NSW
54
Moved from VIC
44
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from SA
8
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from WA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
29.1%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.1%
Step family: no other children
13.4%
Blended family: no other children
6.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
0.7%
Step family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Burpengary East

The closest suburb to Burpengary East is Beachmere, 4.6 km away.

Beachmere
4.6 km away · income $561/wk · rent $350/wk
Deception Bay
4.6 km away · income $620/wk · rent $325/wk
Morayfield
6.1 km away · income $708/wk · rent $345/wk
Burpengary
6.1 km away · income $775/wk · rent $350/wk
Caboolture South
8.0 km away · income $595/wk · rent $320/wk
Rothwell
9.2 km away · income $647/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burpengary East

What is the population of Burpengary East QLD?

The population of Burpengary East QLD is 9,654 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 322 people per km². Burpengary East is ranked #684 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burpengary East?

The median personal income in Burpengary East QLD is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year. The median household income is $1,821 per week. Family income is $2,103 per week. Burpengary East is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burpengary East?

Median rent in Burpengary East QLD is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Burpengary East ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burpengary East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burpengary East QLD is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burpengary East?

The median age in Burpengary East QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burpengary East a good suburb to live in?

Burpengary East is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,654. The median income is $767/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 30452. All dollar figures in AUD.