Burns Beach

Burns Beach lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch analysis, the population of Burns Beach was estimated at around 4,886 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 815 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,071. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,801 following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,476 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Burns Beach's growth of 20% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 72%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Projecting forward, Burns Beach is expected to grow by 719 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 7%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Burns Beach among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Burns Beach averaged around 54 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 272 homes were approved, with an additional 28 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each new home brought about 1.6 new residents annually over the past five financial years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand dynamic, with developers focusing on premium properties at an average construction cost of $795,000. In FY-26 alone, commercial development approvals totaled $34.8 million, reflecting strong commercial growth momentum compared to Greater Perth, where Burns Beach has 303.0% more development activity per capita. All approved developments since the past five financial years have been detached dwellings, maintaining Burns Beach's suburban character and appealing to families seeking space. With around 85 people per approval, Burns Beach reflects a growing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Burns Beach is expected to grow by 343 residents by 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting demand and potentially exceeding forecast growth.

Looking ahead, Burns Beach is expected to grow by 343 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Burns Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area: Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Iluka Beach Residential Estate (Stages ongoing), Burns Beach Primary School, and Neerabup - Upgrade Roads and Drainage. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Burns Beach performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Burns Beach has a well-educated workforce. The construction sector is particularly prominent with an unemployment rate of 1.0% and estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,901 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Burns Beach is fairly standard at 74.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 11.6% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services is under-represented at 4.6%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0% and labour force grew by 3.9%, resulting in a slight decrease in unemployment (0.1 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burns Beach's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The median taxpayer income in Burns Beach is $73,001, with an average of $98,671 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. By September 2025, based on a 9.62% increase since financial year 2023, the estimated median income would be approximately $80,024, and the average would be around $108,163. In Burns Beach, incomes rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all between the 88th and 99th percentiles. The $4000+ earnings band captures 39.8% of the community (1,944 individuals), differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 32.0%. This indicates a substantial proportion of high earners, with 58.8% earning above $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income, and residents rank within the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Burns Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Burns Beach's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metro's structure of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burns Beach stood at 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.6% and rented ones at 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,890, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Burns Beach was recorded as $650, higher than the Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Burns Beach's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,890 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Burns Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 93.4% of all households, including 57.7% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 4.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 6.6%, with lone person households at 6.4% and group households making up 0.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Burns Beach shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Burns Beach has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications (32.6%) compared to the Western Australia average (27.9%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificates at 22.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

A total of 17 active public transport stops are operating within Burns Beach. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes in operation. Together, these routes facilitate 447 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 185 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transport at 84%, while train usage stands at 12%.

On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 63 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Burns Beach's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Burns Beach shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (3,242 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.8% and 4.5% of residents respectively. 80.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Burns Beach has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (723 people), lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Burns Beach was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Burns Beach had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 13.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 53.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Burns Beach at 54.4%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.5%), Australian (16.0%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 3.6% in Burns Beach compared to the regional average of 1.0%, as were Welsh (1.1%) and Polish (1.1%) ancestries.

Burns Beach's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Burns Beach has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37, and marginally higher than Australia's median age of 38. Comparing the age distributions, Burns Beach has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 55-64 (15.7%) compared to Greater Perth's average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 7.3%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 7.2% to 10.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 1.6% to 3.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 18.8% to 16.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Burns Beach's age profile will change significantly. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to expand by 238 people (47%), growing from 508 to 747 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.