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South Burnie TAS — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Burnie, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Burnie TAS is 348 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Burnie is $660 per week ($34,320 per year). Median rent in South Burnie is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). South Burnie has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. South Burnie has a population density of 210.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Burnie is India. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Burnie is $1,007.
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South Burnie Population
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South Burnie Demographics
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South Burnie Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Burnie Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Burnie Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Burnie Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Burnie Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Burnie Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Burnie Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Burnie Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Burnie Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Burnie Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Burnie Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Burnie Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Burnie Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Burnie Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Burnie School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Burnie Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Burnie Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Burnie Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Burnie How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Burnie Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Burnie Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Burnie Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Burnie Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Burnie Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Burnie Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Burnie Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Burnie Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Burnie Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Burnie Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Burnie When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Burnie Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Burnie Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Burnie Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Burnie Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Burnie 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 South Burnie
What is the population of South Burnie TAS?
The population of South Burnie TAS is 348 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 210.6 people per km².South Burnie is ranked #5,699 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Burnie?
The median personal income in South Burnie TAS is $660 per week, or $34,320 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,420 per week.South Burnie is ranked #6,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Burnie?
Median rent in South Burnie TAS is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Burnie ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Burnie?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Burnie TAS is $1,007. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Burnie?
The median age in South Burnie TAS is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Burnie a good suburb to live in?
South Burnie is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 348.The median income is $660/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% 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: 60613. All dollar figures in AUD.