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Burns Beach WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Burns Beach WA is 4,071 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burns Beach is $1,153 per week ($59,956 per year). Median rent in Burns Beach is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Burns Beach has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Burns Beach has a population density of 1228.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burns Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burns Beach is $2,890.

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Burns Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Burns Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,153/wk

$59,956 per year

#543 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$650/wk

$2,817 per month

#121 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,890/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Burns Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (2,054) Female 49.6% (2,018)

Population Density

1228.6

people per km²

4,071 people · 3.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,488

Family income/wk

Burns Beach 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)

Burns Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

28.0% 319 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

72.0% 821 dwellings

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

Burns Beach Country of Birth

Australia

62.7%

England

32.2%

India

1.3%

China

0.8%

Egypt

0.8%

Canada

0.7%

Afghanistan

0.6%

Iran

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Brazil

0.2%

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

Burns Beach Religion

No Religion

43.4%

Catholic

25.8%

Anglican

15.8%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Not stated

3.6%

Baptist

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burns Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

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

Burns Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

38.9%

Other

11.9%

Mandarin

10.8%

Arabic

10.3%

Gujarati

9.2%

Polish

7.0%

Hindi

5.9%

Cantonese

5.9%

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

Burns Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

46.8% 1,404 people

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Employed part-time

26.1% 781 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 105 people

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Not in labour force

23.6% 708 people

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

Burns Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.8%

Certificate III/IV

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Burns Beach Occupation

Professionals

31.6%

Managers

21.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

Labourers

2.1%

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

Burns Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.4%

Engineering

20.4%

Health

13.0%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Education

8.8%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Information Technology

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Burns Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burns Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

2.3%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

39.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burns Beach Marital Status

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Married

66.4% 2,127

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Separated

1.7% 53

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Divorced

4.0% 129

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Widowed

1.5% 49

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Never married

26.4% 846

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burns Beach Ancestry

English

39.0%

Australian

17.1%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

9.1%

Other

9.1%

South African

3.8%

German

2.7%

Italian

2.4%

Chinese

2.2%

Indian

2.1%

Dutch

2.0%

Welsh

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burns Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Primary — Catholic

12.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Pre-school

8.0%

Vocational Education

5.4%

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

Burns Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.2% 176

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 7,755

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

Burns Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 447

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 2,677

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burns Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

0.5%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

1.3%

$800-$999/mo

2.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

5.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burns Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Train

5.4%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Other

1.3%

Walked only

0.7%

Truck

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Burns Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.8%

1 vehicle

15.2%

2 vehicles

53.6%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Burns Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.6%

3 bedrooms

14.0%

4 bedrooms

71.3%

5 bedrooms

11.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Burns Beach Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

42.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burns Beach Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

7,941

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burns Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

185

Asthma

111

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Burns Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burns Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.8%

Couple — no children under 15

24.3%

Couple — no children

21.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burns Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 7

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

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Previously served

2.0% 64

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Never served

97.6% 3,068

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Burns Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 284

—

Did not provide

90.9% 2,832

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burns Beach Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

40.1%

3 children

17.4%

4 children

3.7%

5+ children

0.3%

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

Burns Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

282

1991–2000

276

2001–2010

760

2011–2015

391

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Burns Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.7%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.4%

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

Burns Beach Household Size

1 person

6.4%

2 persons

31.5%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

29.2%

5 persons

9.8%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burns Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,373

Moved from WA

368

Moved — same area (SA2)

119

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

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

Burns Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.6%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burns Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1056

avg ICSEA score

3,745

total students

Francis Jordan Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 319 students

1085

ICSEA

Burns Beach Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 425 students

1074

ICSEA

Beaumaris Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 516 students

1070

ICSEA

Currambine Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 758 students

1045

ICSEA

Kinross Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 700 students

1035

ICSEA

Kinross College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,027 students

1029

ICSEA

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

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Burns Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,439/wk

Median Rent $650/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Burns Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $14,902/month

Median rent $650/wk

Left after rent $2,789/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Burns Beach vs State & National Average

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Lamington (WA)

Pop: 2,036 Income: $1,430/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 2,040 Income: $875/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,050 Income: $1,451/wk Rent: $367/wk

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Pop: 2,067 Income: $706/wk Rent: $300/wk

Esperance

Pop: 2,080 Income: $696/wk Rent: $235/wk

Karnup

Pop: 2,096 Income: $895/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burns Beach

What is the population of Burns Beach WA?

The population of Burns Beach WA is 4,071 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1228.6 people per km².Burns Beach is ranked #1,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burns Beach?

The median personal income in Burns Beach WA is $1,153 per week, or $59,956 per year.The median household income is $3,439 per week.Family income is $3,488 per week.Burns Beach is ranked #543 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burns Beach?

Median rent in Burns Beach WA is $650 per week ($2,817 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burns Beach ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burns Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burns Beach WA is $2,890. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burns Beach?

The median age in Burns Beach WA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burns Beach a good suburb to live in?

Burns Beach is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,071.The median income is $1,153/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 50221. All dollar figures in AUD.