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Burdell QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Burdell, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Burdell QLD is 7,171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burdell is $1,120 per week ($58,240 per year). Median rent in Burdell is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Burdell has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Burdell has a population density of 384.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burdell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burdell is $1,682.

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Burdell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Burdell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,120/wk

$58,240 per year

#637 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,682/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Burdell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (3,556) Female 50.4% (3,613)

Population Density

384.3

people per km²

7,171 people · 18.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,390

Family income/wk

Burdell 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 & Locality (SAL)

Burdell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

16.1% 202 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

83.9% 1,050 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Burdell Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

3.0%

India

1.0%

Canada

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

France

0.1%

China

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Burdell Religion

No Religion

49.8%

Catholic

24.7%

Anglican

9.3%

Not stated

7.2%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Pentecostal

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burdell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Burdell Languages Spoken at Home

Other

42.8%

SAL Tot

15.2%

IAL Punjabi

9.0%

Cantonese

6.9%

Spanish

6.9%

Vietnamese

6.9%

Afrikaans

6.2%

Korean

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Burdell Employment

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Employed full-time

56.4% 2,600 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 1,003 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 129 people

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Not in labour force

19.0% 877 people

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

Burdell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.3%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Burdell Occupation

Professionals

27.4%

Community & Personal Service

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Managers

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Labourers

3.6%

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

Burdell Field of Study

Engineering

20.4%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Health

16.3%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Education

9.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Information Technology

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Burdell Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burdell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.9%

$4,000+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burdell Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 2,317

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Separated

3.4% 175

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Divorced

6.4% 335

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Widowed

2.6% 133

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Never married

43.2% 2,255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burdell Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

30.3%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

7.3%

Other

6.1%

German

4.3%

Italian

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Dutch

1.2%

Filipino

1.2%

New Zealander

1.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burdell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.9%

Primary — Catholic

20.9%

Pre-school

13.8%

Secondary — Government

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

10.0%

Vocational Education

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

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

Burdell Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6% 619

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 12,912

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

Burdell Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.2% 548

—

Not a volunteer

88.8% 4,346

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burdell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.2%

$450-$599/mo

0.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burdell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.0%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Walked only

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bus

0.8%

Truck

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

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

Burdell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

53.1%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

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

Burdell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

3.8%

3 bedrooms

34.1%

4 bedrooms

59.0%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.1%

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

Burdell Population Mobility

24.6%

moved in the last year

63.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burdell Indigenous Population

6.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

860

Indigenous residents

12,762

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burdell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

722

Asthma

230

Arthritis

131

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Burdell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burdell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.5%

Couple — no children

22.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burdell Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

10.9% 533

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 31

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Previously served

5.2% 253

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Never served

83.3% 4,087

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Burdell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.5% 414

—

Did not provide

91.5% 4,459

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burdell Children Ever Born

No children

36.1%

1 child

17.0%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

13.3%

4 children

4.8%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Burdell When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

288

2011–2015

191

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Burdell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

11.3%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Burdell Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

33.4%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

21.5%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burdell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,002

Moved from QLD

933

Moved — same area (SA2)

427

Moved from NSW

102

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

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

Burdell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.7%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Blended family — no other children

6.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burdell Schools

schools nearby

government

957

avg ICSEA score

2,780

total students

St Clare's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 714 students

1022

ICSEA

North Shore State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 672 students

988

ICSEA

Northern Beaches State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 920 students

925

ICSEA

Bohlevale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 474 students

891

ICSEA

Townsville Grammar School - Burdell Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Burdell Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,232/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Burdell

Your weekly income

≈ $9,672/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,872/wk

Rent share 16.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,130/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $990/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $942/wk Rent: $356/wk Save: $4/wk

Thursday Island

Income: $902/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $160/wk

Glen Eden

Income: $975/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

Blackwater

Income: $1,268/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $140/wk

Townview

Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $253/wk Save: $107/wk

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Income: $1,214/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

Burdell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ellen Grove

Pop: 3,586 Income: $621/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mundingburra

Pop: 3,594 Income: $727/wk Rent: $270/wk

Joyner

Pop: 3,600 Income: $925/wk Rent: $430/wk

Proserpine

Pop: 3,614 Income: $668/wk Rent: $260/wk

Walkerston

Pop: 3,615 Income: $929/wk Rent: $360/wk

Cairns City

Pop: 3,616 Income: $907/wk Rent: $413/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burdell

What is the population of Burdell QLD?

The population of Burdell QLD is 7,171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 384.3 people per km².Burdell is ranked #1,022 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burdell?

The median personal income in Burdell QLD is $1,120 per week, or $58,240 per year.The median household income is $2,232 per week.Family income is $2,390 per week.Burdell is ranked #637 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burdell?

Median rent in Burdell QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burdell ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burdell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burdell QLD is $1,682. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burdell?

The median age in Burdell QLD is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burdell a good suburb to live in?

Burdell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,171.The median income is $1,120/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 30441. All dollar figures in AUD.