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Burton SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Burton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Burton SA is 6,519 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Burton is $653 per week ($33,956 per year). Median rent in Burton is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Burton has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Burton has a population density of 1068.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Burton is Cambodia. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burton is $1,312.
There were 159 recorded offences in Burton in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (81 offences).
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Burton Demographics
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Burton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Burton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Burton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Burton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Burton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Burton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Burton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Burton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Burton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Burton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Burton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Burton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Burton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Burton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Burton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Burton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Burton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Burton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Burton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Burton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Burton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Burton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Burton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Burton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Burton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Burton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Burton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Burton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Burton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Burton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Burton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Burton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Burton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Burton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Burton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 159 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Burton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burton
What is the population of Burton SA?
The population of Burton SA is 6,519 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1068.6 people per km².Burton is ranked #1,182 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Burton?
The median personal income in Burton SA is $653 per week, or $33,956 per year.The median household income is $1,517 per week.Family income is $1,617 per week.Burton is ranked #6,293 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Burton?
Median rent in Burton SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Burton ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Burton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burton SA is $1,312. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Burton?
The median age in Burton SA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Burton a good suburb to live in?
Burton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,519.The median income is $653/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40196. All dollar figures in AUD.