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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Burdell is around 8,881, reflecting a 23.8% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,171 people. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 8,616 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 487 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 475 persons per square kilometer. Burdell's growth exceeded that of its SA4 region (7.1%) and SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 47% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the suburb expected to increase by 4,828 persons, reflecting a total increase of 51.4% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Burdell recorded around 120 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 602 homes. As of FY-26, 60 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents are expected per dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value for new homes is $405,000.

This financial year, Burdell has seen $9.3 million in commercial development approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Burdell has 294.0% more development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting the area's low-density character focused on family homes. With around 90 people per approval, Burdell is a developing area. By 2041, it is forecasted to gain approximately 4,563 residents.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Burdell has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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

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The exceptional employment performance in Burdell places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Burdell's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in an unspecified past year. As of December 2025, 4,498 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, lower than Regional Qld's 4%.

Workforce participation is 69.2%, slightly higher than Regional Qld's 65.4%. Home-based workers comprise a low 4.5% of the population. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Public administration & safety has notably high concentration at 3.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.2% of Burdell's workforce compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force increased by 0.1%, while employment declined by 0.3%, raising unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld where employment grew by 0.7% and labour force expanded by 1%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burdell's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% in five years and 13.5% in ten years, assuming constant population growth for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Burdell has a high national income level, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Burdell is $68,477, and the average income stands at $75,868. These figures compare to those for Regional Queensland, which are $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $75,263 and the average income around $83,387 by September 2025. According to figures from the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Burdell all rank highly nationally, between the 80th and 86th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the majority of residents, 45.3% or 4,023 people, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income in Burdell, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burdell was at 8.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.8% and rented dwellings at 46.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,682, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Burdell's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower at $1,682 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $360 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 account for 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 constitute 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, larger than the Regional Queensland 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: 22.4% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent: 42.3% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 32.2%. Educational participation is high: 34.9% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.8% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 18 operational transport stops in Burdell, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two distinct routes, collectively facilitating 204 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 362 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 95% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

Only 4.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census), which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 29 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Burdell is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Burdell faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were high, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age cohorts but more so among older ones.

Approximately 57% of Burdell's total population (~5,085 people) had private health cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Queensland. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.6% and 8.0% of residents respectively. 75.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Queensland. Health outcomes for the under-65 population were better than average. The area had 7.2% of residents aged 65 and over (639 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges, ranking lower nationally than those of 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 was found to be culturally less diverse, with 89.2% being citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 93.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 46.9%. The most significant deviation from regional averages was seen in the 'Other' category, which constituted 0.7% of Burdell's population compared to 0.8% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 30.6%, English 28.7%, and Scottish 7.0%. Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.0% (vs regional 0.9%), Maori at 0.8% (both vs 0.8%), and Spanish at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

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

Burdell's median age is 28 years, which is materially younger than the Regional Queensland average of 41 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Queensland, Burdell has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (24.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.7%). This concentration of residents aged 25-34 is well above the national average of 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 1.2% to 2.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 13.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Burdell's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 62%, adding 1,361 residents to reach 3,555.