Burra, SA: suburb profile

The population of Burra SA is 1,112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burra is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Burra is $180 per week ($780 per month). Burra has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Burra has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burra is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burra is $953.

There were 27 recorded offences in Burra in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (10 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Burra Population

1,112 residents at the 2021 Census.

Burra Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$539/wk

$28,028 per year

Ranked 7,844 of 14,663

Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

Ranked 7,868 of 14,663

Median Age

54years

16 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$953/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Burra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (553) Female 50.3% (559)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

1,112 people · 440.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,324

Family income/wk

Burra 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)

Burra Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Burra, 65.1% are owned outright and 34.9% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

65.1%

Owned with mortgage

34.9%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

Burra Religion

No religion

44.8%

Uniting Church

13.4%

Not stated

11.9%

Catholic

11.5%

Anglican

10.3%

Lutheran

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Burra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
Sinhalese
Tagalog

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

Burra Employment

Employed full-time

27.8% 231 people

Employed part-time

21.8% 181 people

Unemployed

3.0% 25 people

Not in labour force

47.5% 395 people

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

Burra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Certificate I/II

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

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

Burra Occupation

Managers

20.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Professionals

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Labourers

11.7%

Clerical & Administrative

7.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

Sales Workers

6.5%

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

Burra Field of Study

Engineering

19.2%

Health

16.7%

Management & Commerce

13.2%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Creative Arts

2.1%

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

Burra Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

15.6%

$500-$649/wk

9.2%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Burra Marital Status

Married

46.0% 430

Separated

3.4% 32

Divorced

12.5% 117

Widowed

8.5% 79

Never married

29.6% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Burra Ancestry

English

44.2%

Australian

40.6%

Scottish

10.4%

Irish

9.7%

German

9.4%

Australian Aboriginal

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

Welsh

1.0%

Polish

0.9%

Italian

0.8%

Russian

0.6%

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

Burra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.6%

Secondary — Government

32.6%

Vocational Education

13.4%

Pre-school

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

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

Burra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.5%

No need for assistance

93.5%

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

Burra Volunteering

Volunteer

35.3% 297

Not a volunteer

64.7% 544

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Burra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$450-$599/mo

9.5%

$600-$799/mo

13.8%

$800-$999/mo

23.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

6.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.1%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Walked only

5.8%

Car (passenger)

2.9%

Truck

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

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

Burra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.7%

1 vehicle

36.4%

2 vehicles

36.2%

3 vehicles

13.7%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

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

Burra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

23.8%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

19.3%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

Burra Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Burra Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Burra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

126

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Burra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

9.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Burra Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.2%

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Burra Military Service

Previously served

3.1% 26

Never served

96.9% 822

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Burra Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 98

Did not provide

88.4% 747

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burra Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

23.1%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Burra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

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

Burra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Burra Household Size

1 person

39.1%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Burra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

881

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Burra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Step family — no other children

4.8%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Other couple — children only

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Burra Crime Statistics

27 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Property Damage

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Burra Schools

schools nearby

government

964

avg ICSEA score

194

total students

Burra Community School Government

Combined · R-12 · 194 students

964

ICSEA

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

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Burra Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $866/wk

Median rent $180/wk

Rent to income 20.8%

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

Median rent in Burra against your income

Your weekly income

About $3,753 a month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $686/wk

Rent share 20.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Peterborough (SA)

Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk $20/wk less rent

Coober Pedy

Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk $17/wk less rent

Millicent

Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk $5/wk less rent

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk $15/wk less rent

Whyalla Stuart

Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk $20/wk less rent

Burra vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Burra is $539 a week, 29% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 620th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $180 a week, $120 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 54, 11 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Burra	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$539/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$866/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$180/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$953/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	54	43	42
Rent share of household income	20.8%	19.5%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burra

What is the population of Burra SA?

The population of Burra SA is 1,112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Burra is ranked #3,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burra?

The median personal income in Burra SA is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,324 per week.Burra is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burra?

Median rent in Burra SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burra ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burra SA is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burra?

The median age in Burra SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burra a good suburb to live in?

Burra is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,112.The median income is $539/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 40193. All dollar figures in AUD.