Burdell

Burdell lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Burdell's population is estimated at around 8,820, reflecting an increase of 1,649 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 23.0% rise from the previous figure of 7,171 inhabitants. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of new addresses, is 8,573 residents. This population density translates to approximately 472 persons per square kilometer. Burdell's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (6.9%) and SA3 area since the last census. Natural growth contributed around 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration factors being positive.

AreaSearch projections for Burdell align with ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth for Burdell, placing it among the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally by 2041. The suburb is expected to increase by 4,578 persons over this period, reflecting a total increase of 43.0% in population.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Burdell among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Burdell recorded around 123 residential properties granted approval per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 619 homes. So far in FY-2025/26 (FY-26), 47 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-2020/21 and FY-2024/25 (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions with stable market conditions. The average construction value for new homes during this period was $405,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers.

In FY-26, $8.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Burdell exhibits 304.0% higher construction activity per person, indicating greater choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists predominantly of detached houses (90.0%) with a minority of townhouses or apartments (10.0%), preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 92 people per dwelling approval, Burdell displays characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Burdell is projected to add approximately 3,795 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Burdell has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects potentially affecting this region. Notable ones are North Shore Masterplanned Community, Burdell Ambulance Station, Sanctum Master Planned Community, and North Shore Residences. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Burdell rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Burdell has a skilled workforce with key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 4,521 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Burdell is high at 77.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Notably, public administration & safety employment share is 3.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.2% of Burdell's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.9% and employment declined by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Meanwhile, Rest of Qld showed employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Burdell's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Burdell's median income among taxpayers was $68,477 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $75,868 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld which were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $78,057 (median) and $86,482 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Burdell ranked highly nationally, between the 80th and 86th percentiles. Income distribution showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 45.3% of residents (3,995 people), mirroring regional levels where 31.7% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 15.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 79th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Burdell is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Burdell's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, were 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burdell was at 8.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.8% and rented ones at 46.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burdell was $1,682, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Burdell was $360, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Burdell's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Burdell features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.5% of all households, including 41.5% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Burdell shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational qualifications in Burdell trail regional benchmarks, with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 32.2%. Educational participation is high, with 34.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.8% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education. Burdell's four schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,954 students as of the latest data point (the specific year is not provided). The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 967, indicating balanced educational opportunities. All four schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 22.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, suggesting that Burdell serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus for accurate figures.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Burdell has 18 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. Two routes operate in the area, offering a combined total of 204 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to their nearest stop is 362 meters, indicating good accessibility.

On average, there are 29 daily trips across both routes, equating to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Burdell's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Burdell. Younger cohorts particularly see very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5050 people). This compares to 53.3% across Rest of Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.6 and 8.0% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.8% across Rest of Qld. As of 31 December 2020, the area has 7.2% of residents aged 65 and over (635 people), which is lower than the 14.9% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Burdell ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Burdell's population showed low cultural diversity, with 89.2% being citizens and 87.1% born in Australia. English was spoken exclusively at home by 93.1%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 46.9%.

The category 'Other' was similarly represented at 0.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 0.7%. Ancestry wise, Australian (30.6%), English (28.7%), and Scottish (7.0%) were the top groups. Notably, New Zealanders comprised 1.0% (vs regional 0.7%), Maori 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Spanish 0.5% (vs 0.4%).

Burdell hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Burdell's median age is 28 years, which is notably younger than Queensland's average of 41 and lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Burdell has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.8%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 24.0% to 24.8%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 16.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Burdell's age profile. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 54%, adding 1,188 residents and reaching a total of 3,376.