Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Burekup WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Burekup, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Burekup WA is 788 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burekup is $918 per week ($47,736 per year). Median rent in Burekup is $298 per week ($1,291 per month). Burekup has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Burekup has a population density of 19.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burekup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burekup is $1,742.

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Burekup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Burekup Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$918/wk

$47,736 per year

#1929 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$298/wk

$1,291 per month

#5053 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,742/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Burekup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (394) Female 50.3% (399)

Population Density

19.5

people per km²

788 people · 40.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,333

Family income/wk

Burekup 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)

Burekup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.8% 77 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.2% 144 dwellings

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

Burekup Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.3%

Germany

1.2%

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

Burekup Religion

No Religion

46.5%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

16.4%

Not stated

9.0%

Christian (other)

6.7%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Buddhism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burekup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Burekup Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

Burekup Employment

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Employed full-time

46.6% 247 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.0% 122 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.9% 10 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.5% 151 people

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

Burekup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.8%

Bachelor Degree

18.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

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

Burekup Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.7%

Professionals

21.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Managers

9.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Labourers

7.1%

Sales Workers

2.4%

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

Burekup Field of Study

Engineering

26.8%

Education

14.2%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Health

12.6%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Information Technology

2.0%

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

Burekup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burekup Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burekup Marital Status

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Married

59.7% 352

↔️

Separated

3.1% 18

📋

Divorced

5.6% 33

🕊️

Widowed

2.4% 14

👤

Never married

29.3% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burekup Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

33.0%

Scottish

6.7%

Italian

6.1%

Irish

5.6%

German

2.6%

Dutch

2.2%

Other

1.9%

South African

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Filipino

1.2%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burekup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.7%

Primary — Catholic

17.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.3%

Secondary — Catholic

11.8%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

Vocational Education

8.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

Pre-school

5.1%

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

Burekup Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 54

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 1,475

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

Burekup Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.8% 153

—

Not a volunteer

72.2% 397

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burekup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burekup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Bus

3.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Other

1.3%

Truck

0.8%

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

Burekup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.8%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

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

Burekup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

6.7%

3 bedrooms

33.8%

4 bedrooms

48.0%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

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

Burekup Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burekup Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,491

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burekup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Burekup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burekup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.2%

Couple — no children

24.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

One parent — no children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burekup Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.9% 5

🏅

Previously served

2.2% 12

👤

Never served

96.9% 534

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Burekup Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 67

—

Did not provide

87.8% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burekup Children Ever Born

No children

23.6%

1 child

6.6%

2 children

44.6%

3 children

17.8%

4 children

7.4%

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

Burekup When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Burekup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

16.3%

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

Burekup Household Size

1 person

18.7%

2 persons

33.6%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

23.5%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burekup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

671

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Burekup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.5%

Step family — no other children

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burekup Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,086/wk

Median Rent $298/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Burekup

Your weekly income

≈ $9,039/month

Median rent $298/wk

Left after rent $1,788/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Burekup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 394 Income: $638/wk Rent: $330/wk

Monjingup

Pop: 394 Income: $895/wk Rent: $250/wk

Karragullen

Pop: 395 Income: $850/wk Rent: $345/wk

Torndirrup

Pop: 395 Income: $737/wk Rent: $211/wk

Gibson

Pop: 406 Income: $702/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 406 Income: $619/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burekup

What is the population of Burekup WA?

The population of Burekup WA is 788 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.5 people per km².Burekup is ranked #4,318 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burekup?

The median personal income in Burekup WA is $918 per week, or $47,736 per year.The median household income is $2,086 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Burekup is ranked #1,929 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burekup?

Median rent in Burekup WA is $298 per week ($1,291 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burekup ranks #5,053 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burekup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burekup WA is $1,742. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burekup?

The median age in Burekup WA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burekup a good suburb to live in?

Burekup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 788.The median income is $918/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 50217. All dollar figures in AUD.