Burpengary, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Burpengary QLD is 16,488 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burpengary is $775 per week ($40,300 per year). Median rent in Burpengary is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Burpengary has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Burpengary has a population density of 738 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burpengary is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (46.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burpengary is $1,733.

There were 5,243 recorded offences in Burpengary in 2025-26, a rate of 318 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,916 offences).

Population
16,488
Census 2021
Median income
$775/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Burpengary vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Burpengary is $775 a week, 4% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 680th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 36, 6 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.
MeasureBurpengaryTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$775/wk$747/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,720/wk$1,593/wk +8%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3642 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.3%20.4% −0.1 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, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Burpengary Population

16,488 residents at the 2021 Census.

Burpengary Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$775/wk
$40,300 per year
Ranked 4,045 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 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.

Burpengary Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,720/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 20.3%

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

Median rent in Burpengary against your income

About $7,453 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,370/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Burpengary Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
983
avg ICSEA score
7,818
total students
St Eugene College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,494 students
1031
ICSEA
Narangba Valley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,067 students
1016
ICSEA
Narangba Valley State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,821 students
999
ICSEA
Burpengary Meadows State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 702 students
994
ICSEA
Jinibara State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 611 students
980
ICSEA
Burpengary State Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,121 students
964
ICSEA
Burpengary State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 947 students
960
ICSEA
The Younity School Independent
Secondary · 7-9 · 55 students
921
ICSEA
Redwood College Independent
Combined

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

All schools near Burpengary, with a map

Burpengary Map

Burpengary, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Burpengary, Queensland: 27.1554°S, 152.9506°E

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

People in Burpengary

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (8,096) Female 50.9% (8,388)

Population Density

738
people per km²
16,488 people · 22.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,952
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

New Zealand
4.4%
England
4.0%
Philippines
0.8%
South Africa
0.8%
India
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
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%
Mandarin
0.4%
Hindi
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
43.0%
Australian
41.3%
Scottish
10.6%
Irish
10.0%
German
6.1%
Australian Aboriginal
4.1%
Italian
2.3%
Dutch
1.8%
New Zealander
1.8%
Maori
1.3%
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
46.5%
Catholic
16.3%
Anglican
11.0%
Not stated
6.8%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Baptist
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.1% 5,960
Separated
4.2% 559
Divorced
9.1% 1,207
Widowed
4.2% 553
Never married
37.4% 4,943

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.4%
Couple: no children
26.1%
Couple: no children under 15
16.4%
One parent: children under 15
10.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
15.9%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Burpengary

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,724 occupied private dwellings in Burpengary at the 2021 Census, 30.5% were rented, 26.3% owned outright and 41.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 60 dwellings
Owned outright
26.3% 1,504 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.0% 2,346 dwellings
Rented
30.5% 1,743 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 67 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
9.8%
3 bedrooms
36.7%
4 bedrooms
41.9%
5 bedrooms
7.1%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
12.6%

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

Work, income and education in Burpengary

Employment

Employed full-time
39.9% 4,717 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 2,560 people
Unemployed
3.7% 442 people
Not in labour force
34.7% 4,096 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.4%
Professionals
18.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Managers
10.8%
Labourers
8.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
13.7%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Train
3.2%
Truck
1.5%
Walked only
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Other
0.6%
Bus
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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
51.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Bachelor Degree
18.3%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Engineering
19.4%
Society & Culture
15.5%
Health
11.2%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Education
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Information Technology
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.1%
Secondary: Government
23.9%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
9.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%

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
87.9%
Has need for assistance
7.0%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,984
Asthma
710
Arthritis
598
Diabetes
444
Heart disease
416
Lung condition
413
Cancer
251
Kidney disease
181
Stroke
148
Dementia
53

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 1,674
Did not provide
86.6% 10,793

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.1% 1,513
Not a volunteer
87.9% 10,989

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 17
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 17
Previously served
4.2% 531
Never served
95.5% 11,974

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
12.1%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
17.9%
4 children
7.8%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
24
1951: 1960
115
1961: 1970
247
1971: 1980
283
1981: 1990
392
1991: 2000
339
2001: 2010
641
2011: 2015
317
2016
49
2017
56
2018
40
2019
70
2020
18
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
45.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
12,949
Moved from QLD
1,952
Moved: same area (SA2)
291
Moved from NSW
70
Moved from VIC
68
Moved from overseas
58
Moved from TAS
16
Moved from WA
11
Moved from SA
9
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
29.8%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
24.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.7%
Step family: no other children
12.9%
Blended family: no other children
6.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%
Step family: other children present
0.5%
Other couple: children only
0.4%
Blended family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Burpengary Crime Statistics

5,243 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
1,916
Drug Offences
1,122
Assault
468
Domestic Violence
410
Break & Enter
369
Traffic
228
Property Damage
218
Fraud
202
Sexual Offences
184
Weapons
96
Robbery
30

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Burpengary

The closest suburb to Burpengary is Morayfield, 2.4 km away.

Morayfield
2.4 km away · income $708/wk · rent $345/wk
Narangba
4.1 km away · income $889/wk · rent $415/wk
Burpengary East
6.1 km away · income $767/wk · rent $410/wk
Upper Caboolture
6.5 km away · income $780/wk · rent $360/wk
Caboolture South
6.8 km away · income $595/wk · rent $320/wk
Deception Bay
6.9 km away · income $620/wk · rent $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burpengary

What is the population of Burpengary QLD?

The population of Burpengary QLD is 16,488 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 738 people per km². Burpengary is ranked #228 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burpengary?

The median personal income in Burpengary QLD is $775 per week, or $40,300 per year. The median household income is $1,720 per week. Family income is $1,952 per week. Burpengary is ranked #4,045 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burpengary?

Median rent in Burpengary QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Burpengary ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burpengary?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burpengary 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 Burpengary?

The median age in Burpengary QLD is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burpengary a good suburb to live in?

Burpengary is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 16,488. The median income is $775/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 30451. All dollar figures in AUD.