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Burrumbeet VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Burrumbeet, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Burrumbeet VIC is 249 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burrumbeet is $610 per week ($31,720 per year). Median rent in Burrumbeet is $135 per week ($585 per month). Burrumbeet has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Burrumbeet has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Burrumbeet is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burrumbeet is $1,300.

There were 35 recorded offences in Burrumbeet in 2025-25, a rate of 141 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (14 offences).

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Burrumbeet Population

residents (Census 2021)

Burrumbeet Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$610/wk

$31,720 per year

#6937 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$135/wk

$585 per month

#8423 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Burrumbeet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (135) Female 46.2% (116)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

249 people · 86.1 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Burrumbeet Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Burrumbeet Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

73.3% 63 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.7% 23 dwellings

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

Burrumbeet Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Burrumbeet Religion

No Religion

29.7%

Catholic

28.0%

Not stated

16.7%

Anglican

12.1%

Uniting Church

10.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Burrumbeet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.8%

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

Burrumbeet Languages Spoken at Home

Polish

100.0%

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

Burrumbeet Employment

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Employed full-time

33.9% 59 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.0% 33 people

🏠

Not in labour force

47.1% 82 people

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

Burrumbeet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

20.3%

Bachelor Degree

15.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

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

Burrumbeet Occupation

Professionals

27.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.4%

Managers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Labourers

6.8%

Clerical & Administrative

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

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

Burrumbeet Field of Study

Engineering

24.5%

Education

14.3%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Management & Commerce

10.2%

Health

10.2%

Agriculture & Environment

8.2%

Architecture & Building

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Information Technology

6.1%

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

Burrumbeet Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Burrumbeet Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$500-$649/wk

18.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Burrumbeet Marital Status

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Married

50.9% 114

↔️

Separated

4.0% 9

📋

Divorced

13.8% 31

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 9

👤

Never married

27.2% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Burrumbeet Ancestry

Australian

36.2%

English

32.4%

Irish

10.8%

Scottish

9.8%

German

1.7%

Croatian

1.4%

Dutch

1.4%

Greek

1.4%

Maltese

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

French

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Burrumbeet School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

26.5%

Primary — Catholic

20.6%

Secondary — Catholic

20.6%

Primary — Government

14.7%

Secondary — Government

8.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

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

Burrumbeet Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 24

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 410

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

Burrumbeet Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.7% 26

—

Not a volunteer

86.3% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Burrumbeet Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Burrumbeet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.5%

Did not go to work

19.3%

Walked only

7.2%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

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

Burrumbeet Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.5%

1 vehicle

39.8%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

8.0%

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

Burrumbeet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

24.5%

2 bedrooms

24.5%

3 bedrooms

31.6%

4 bedrooms

14.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.1%

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

Burrumbeet Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

21.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Burrumbeet Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

430

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Burrumbeet Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

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

Burrumbeet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Burrumbeet Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.1%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Burrumbeet Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.2% 10

👤

Never served

94.8% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Burrumbeet Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 22

—

Did not provide

88.4% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Burrumbeet Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

39.7%

3 children

23.3%

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

Burrumbeet When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Burrumbeet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

10.4%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Burrumbeet Household Size

1 person

45.0%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

5.5%

4 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Burrumbeet Where Residents Moved From

Same address

198

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Burrumbeet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Burrumbeet Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 35 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Burrumbeet Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $949/wk

Median Rent $135/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Burrumbeet

Your weekly income

≈ $4,112/month

Median rent $135/wk

Left after rent $814/wk

Rent share 14.2%

Burrumbeet vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Curdievale

Pop: 125 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $190/wk

Dandenong South

Pop: 125 Income: $792/wk Rent: $245/wk

Beech Forest

Pop: 125 Income: $641/wk Rent: $185/wk

Fern Hill

Pop: 125 Income: $1,112/wk Rent: $231/wk

Pearsondale

Pop: 125 Income: $710/wk Rent: $250/wk

She Oaks

Pop: 126 Income: $942/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burrumbeet

What is the population of Burrumbeet VIC?

The population of Burrumbeet VIC is 249 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Burrumbeet is ranked #6,426 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Burrumbeet?

The median personal income in Burrumbeet VIC is $610 per week, or $31,720 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Burrumbeet is ranked #6,937 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Burrumbeet?

Median rent in Burrumbeet VIC is $135 per week ($585 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burrumbeet ranks #8,423 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Burrumbeet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burrumbeet VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Burrumbeet?

The median age in Burrumbeet VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Burrumbeet a good suburb to live in?

Burrumbeet is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 249.The median income is $610/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% 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: 20425. All dollar figures in AUD.