Burrum Heads, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Burrum Heads QLD is 2,538 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burrum Heads is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Burrum Heads is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Burrum Heads has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Burrum Heads has a population density of 57 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burrum Heads is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burrum Heads is $1,348.

Population
2,538
Census 2021
Median income
$450/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$305/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
64years
Census 2021

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

Burrum Heads vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Burrum Heads is $450 a week, 40% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,473rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $305 a week, $15 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 37.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 64, 22 years older 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.
MeasureBurrum HeadsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$450/wk$747/wk −40%$766/wk
Household income$815/wk$1,593/wk −49%$1,637/wk
Rent$305/wk$320/wk −5%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,348/mo$1,625/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age6442 +22 yrs42
Rent share of household income37.4%20.4% +17.0 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 Burrum Heads, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Burrum Heads Population

2,538 residents at the 2021 Census.

Burrum Heads Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
Ranked 8,639 of 14,663
Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
Ranked 4,469 of 14,663
Median Age
64years
26 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,348/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Burrum Heads Rent Prices & Affordability

37% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $815/wk
Median rent $305/wk
Rent to income 37.4%

Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.

Median rent in Burrum Heads against your income

About $3,532 a month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $510/wk
Rent share 37.4%

Burrum Heads Map

Burrum Heads, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Burrum Heads, Queensland: 25.2160°S, 152.6055°E

Burrum Heads Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Burrum Heads

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (1,273) Female 49.7% (1,258)

Population Density

57
people per km²
2,538 people · 44.8 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$990
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
5.1%
New Zealand
3.0%
Germany
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Scotland
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
Philippines
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

Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
German
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Tagalog
0.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
47.8%
Australian
38.7%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
10.7%
German
7.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.9%
Dutch
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
New Zealander
1.3%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.4%

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
33.3%
Anglican
23.7%
Catholic
15.8%
Not stated
8.2%
Uniting Church
7.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Lutheran
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.6% 1,466
Separated
3.3% 77
Divorced
12.9% 301
Widowed
6.7% 157
Never married
14.6% 341

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
69.5%
Couple: children under 15
13.5%
Couple: no children under 15
9.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%
One parent: no children under 15
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.2%
2 persons
58.7%
3 persons
8.4%
4 persons
3.9%
5 persons
2.1%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Burrum Heads

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,149 occupied private dwellings in Burrum Heads at the 2021 Census, 14.5% were rented, 66.2% owned outright and 17.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
66.2% 761 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
17.2% 198 dwellings
Rented
14.5% 167 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 23 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
10.5%
3 bedrooms
44.9%
4 bedrooms
33.6%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
9.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
10.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.1%
1 vehicle
41.1%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3 vehicles
10.9%
4+ vehicles
4.1%

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

Work, income and education in Burrum Heads

Employment

Employed full-time
13.4% 286 people
Employed part-time
11.9% 253 people
Unemployed
2.5% 53 people
Not in labour force
72.2% 1,537 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
20.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Community & Personal Service
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Managers
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.1%
Labourers
8.1%
Sales Workers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
19.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.6%
$4,000+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
15.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Did not go to work
19.8%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
2.9%
Truck
1.6%
Other
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bus
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.5%

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
56.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Bachelor Degree
14.1%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
19.5%
Management & Commerce
17.3%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
11.0%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Education
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Information Technology
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.3%
Secondary: Government
22.5%
Vocational Education
14.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%
Pre-school
3.9%

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
83.9%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
6.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
298
Arthritis
256
Lung condition
168
Heart disease
161
Diabetes
150
Cancer
95
Asthma
77
Stroke
51
Kidney disease
50
Dementia
15

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 315
Did not provide
85.5% 1,859

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 287
Not a volunteer
86.9% 1,898

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
7.4% 161
Never served
92.4% 2,021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
19.9%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
36.1%
3 children
21.3%
4 children
6.9%
5+ children
2.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
35
1961: 1970
73
1971: 1980
62
1981: 1990
47
1991: 2000
42
2001: 2010
35
2011: 2015
9
2017
3
2019
4
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

19.3%
moved in the last year
51.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
28.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,902
Moved from QLD
286
Moved: same area (SA2)
77
Moved from NSW
35
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from WA
6
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.0%
Step family: no other children
13.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.3%
Other couple: children only
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $433/wk Rent: $300/wk $5/wk less rent
Cardwell
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Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk $145/wk less rent
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Income: $449/wk Rent: $260/wk $45/wk less rent
Esk (Qld)
Income: $479/wk Rent: $260/wk $45/wk less rent
Crows Nest (Qld)
Income: $492/wk Rent: $270/wk $35/wk less rent

Suburbs near Burrum Heads

The closest suburb to Burrum Heads is Toogoom, 9.8 km away.

Toogoom
9.8 km away · income $520/wk · rent $345/wk
Craignish
14.3 km away · income $653/wk · rent $383/wk
Woodgate
14.7 km away · income $479/wk · rent $310/wk
Howard
14.8 km away · income $456/wk · rent $248/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burrum Heads

What is the population of Burrum Heads QLD?

The population of Burrum Heads QLD is 2,538 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 57 people per km². Burrum Heads is ranked #2,698 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burrum Heads?

The median personal income in Burrum Heads QLD is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year. The median household income is $815 per week. Family income is $990 per week. Burrum Heads is ranked #8,639 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burrum Heads?

Median rent in Burrum Heads QLD is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Rent represents 37.4% of household income, which is considered stressed. Burrum Heads ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burrum Heads?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burrum Heads QLD is $1,348. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burrum Heads?

The median age in Burrum Heads QLD is 64 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burrum Heads a good suburb to live in?

Burrum Heads is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,538. The median income is $450/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.4% 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: 30455. All dollar figures in AUD.