Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Burns Beach has an estimated 5,314 residents, up 30.5% since the 2021 Census, with 54 projects tracked in the area around Burns Beach.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 28 kilometres north-northwest of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Burns Beach had an estimated population of around 5,314 as of August 2026, a figure derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. This reflects an increase of 1,243 people (30.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,071 people. The area has a high population born overseas, strong representation of mortgage holders, an above-average household size, and a very high proportion of married families.
Residents are largely middle-aged and mature, and households are mostly families, including many couples with children. Educational attainment is above average, and the suburb is among the most affluent in the country. In terms of population growth, the area shows strong expansion. Iluka - Burns Beach in WA is known for its breathtaking coastal beauty, with pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 28 kilometres north-northwest of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Burns Beach had an estimated population of around 5,314 as of August 2026, a figure derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. This reflects an increase of 1,243 people (30.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,071 people. The area has a high population born overseas, strong representation of mortgage holders, an above-average household size, and a very high proportion of married families.
Residents are largely middle-aged and mature, and households are mostly families, including many couples with children. Educational attainment is above average, and the suburb is among the most affluent in the country. In terms of population growth, the area shows strong expansion. Iluka - Burns Beach in WA is known for its breathtaking coastal beauty, with pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 236 in 2006 and 4,967 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 5,314 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 16.1%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 39.8%.
Burns Beach ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 99th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Burns Beach is $1,325 a week, up 10.4% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 83% above Greater Perth.
83% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,325 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +10.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Joondalup | $830 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Joondalup, over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 54 projects in and around Burns Beach, 16 of them under construction.
Expansion of Kinross College to support a full Year 7-12 secondary school. The senior school program commenced with Year 11 in 2024 and Year 12 in 2025.
The project involves the proposed expansion of the existing Iluka Plaza neighbourhood centre. Current planning activity in 2026 focuses on a State Administrative Tribunal reconsideration for a 'Small Bar' (Bar Ole) addition, including a new 27m2 alfresco area and retrospective storage facilities.
A 95-hectare industrial estate in the Neerabup Industrial Area, positioned to serve Perth's fast-growing north-west corridor approximately 34km from the CBD.
An award-winning masterplanned coastal community offering residential land for sale by Peet Limited. The estate features panoramic ocean views, extensive parks, public open spaces, Burns Beach Primary School, and seamless connectivity to the Mitchell Freeway.
Catalina Plaza is a planned 14 million AUD neighbourhood retail centre in Catalina Green, Clarkson WA, described as an IGA-anchored precinct of about 7,177 sqm. Planned uses include a 1,400 sqm supermarket, specialty shops, cafes, health and wellness uses, a childcare centre, a medical centre, a veterinary centre and two drive-through food outlets.
Proposed major refurbishment and expansion of the Currambine Community Centre and Library to deliver enhanced community facilities including upgraded meeting rooms, youth spaces, and library services.
The project involves upgrading roads, drainage, lighting, parking, and paths within the existing Neerabup Industrial Estate to ensure the City's assets are well maintained and fit for purpose. Construction commenced in May 2024 and was scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025.
New public primary school in Burns Beach, Perth's north. Opened to students K-Year 6 in January 2022, with an education support program commencing in 2023. Facilities include multiple teaching blocks, early childhood area, specialist art/science rooms, library, administration and dental therapy space. Official opening held 3 March 2022.
Catalina Estate is a large coastal master planned community spanning the suburbs of Clarkson and Mindarie in Perths northern corridor. The project is being delivered in three precincts - Catalina Beach, Catalina Central and Catalina Green - with around 20 percent of the 179 hectare site reserved for public open space including landscaped parks, playgrounds…
Proposed second stage expansion of the Mindarie Regional Centre comprising additional retail and commercial floorspace together with office and residential development to extend the established local activity centre. Public information available indicates the project remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement announced.
A 33.5km underground trunk main connecting the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant to the Wanneroo Reservoir. As of May 2026, construction is active with significant road closures and pipe installation moving through Mariginiup along Caporn Street.
A major redevelopment of the Burns Beach foreshore by the City of Joondalup, featuring a family-friendly restaurant/cafe with garden alfresco dining, a larger inclusive playground with nature-based elements, enhanced park facilities, new public toilets, additional parking bays, and improved accessibility.
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Estimated completion year of the 22 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 6, 2027 9, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 5 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 1 substantial development application lodged in and around Burns Beach over the period covered (about 2.3 years). Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 1 tracked applications: 1 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 11.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 52 | ABS building approvals | 60th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Burns Beach include: Burns Beach Estate (Construction); Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion (Under Assessment); Meridian Park Industrial Estate (Construction); Beaumaris Beach Estate (Iluka) (Completed); and Neerabup - Upgrade Roads and Drainage (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Burns Beach spans multiple sectors including Communities, Transport & Logistics, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Burns Beach among the top 11% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Burns Beach area has seen 114 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Burns Beach's current population of 5,314 has been supported by 52 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Burns Beach has seen 11.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 85 people in the suburb of Burns Beach, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Burns Beach's approval levels have been consistent with the yearly average of 52, showing stable development patterns.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Burns Beach has grown by approximately 888 people, while 261 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,314 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +30.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,604 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +4.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +4.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,071 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,243 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +4.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +3.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.31 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Burns Beach was estimated to be approximately 5,314 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,967 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Burns Beach has added approximately 1,243 people and shown a 30.53% increase from the 4,071 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Burns Beach is estimated at 1,605 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Burns Beach has shown a compound annual growth rate of 4.2% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Burns Beach is driven by: Overseas migration (72.0%), Natural increase (20.0%), Interstate migration (9.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 72.0% of overall population gains.
Burns Beach's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 16.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 15.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Burns Beach at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Burns Beach is 3 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Burns Beach compared to the Greater Perth region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 15.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Burns Beach compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Burns Beach show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age group is 55-64 year-olds (15.1% vs 10.6%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.5% vs 2.0%) and 25-34 year-olds (8.4% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.2% of the population in the suburb of Burns Beach as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 13.8% of the population in the suburb of Burns Beach as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 1% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $80,663 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $108,214 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $3,439 | 2021 Census, weekly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,153 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 58.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,488 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 8.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Burns Beach is approximately $86,342. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $80,663.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Burns Beach is approximately $115,832. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $108,214.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Burns Beach is approximately $86,342 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,663 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Burns Beach is approximately $115,832 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $108,214 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Burns Beach's households (~39.8% / 501 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Burns Beach is the $4000+ group, representing about 39.8% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Burns Beach is $3,439/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Burns Beach is $3,488/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Burns Beach is $1,153/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Burns Beach is among the top percentile nationally, with the median assessed at $80,663 while the average income stands at $108,214. This contrasts to Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $64,047 and an average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $86,342 (median) and $115,832 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Burns Beach is $12,770 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Burns Beach's disposable income is $12,770 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Burns Beach rank among the top 1% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 78.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,108 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 4,124 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,145 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Burns Beach has approximately 3,108 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.2%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Burns Beach stands at 1.2%, which is 3.0 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Burns Beach is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.9% of employment), construction (13.2%), and retail trade (9.6%). Other significant employers include professional & technical and education & training.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Burns Beach has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Burns Beach is 78.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of Burns Beach shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 13.2% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of Burns Beach's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Burns Beach shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 23.4% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 6.4% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 32.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 22.0% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 14.5% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
32.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Burns Beach have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
30.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Burns Beach have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Burns Beach ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Burns Beach are: Bachelor Degree (23.4%), Certificate (22.0%), Advanced Diploma (14.5%).
31.5% of the population in the suburb of Burns Beach is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.3% in primary school, 10.4% in secondary school, 5.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Burns Beach is 1069, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Burns Beach, with a combined enrollment of approximately 373 students.
The suburb of Burns Beach includes 1 primary school.
Burns Beach features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.2 people | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 6.4% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 57.7% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 29.9% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,260 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,645 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 93.1% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Burns Beach had 1,260 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 30.6% to an estimated 1,645 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Burns Beach is 3.2 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 93.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (6.4%), group households (0.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,173 family households, couples with children account for 57.7% of all households, couples without children at home 29.9%, and single parent families 4.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Burns Beach shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 93.1% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 6.4% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Burns Beach have an average of 1.6 children, matching the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 66.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 26.4% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 6.4% of all households in the suburb of Burns Beach, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 0.5% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 53.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 86.4% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 87.3% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 46.9% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Burns Beach was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 13.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.1% born overseas.
The main religion in Burns Beach was found to be Christianity, which makes up 54.4% of people in Burns Beach. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Burns Beach are English, comprising 36.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 16.0% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 21.2%, and Irish, comprising 8.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 3.6% of Burns Beach (vs 1.0% across Greater Perth), Welsh at 1.1% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.7%).
53.1% of the suburb of Burns Beach population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
13.6% of the population in the suburb of Burns Beach speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.5% of the suburb of Burns Beach population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
87.3% of the suburb of Burns Beach population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Burns Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 26.0% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 98.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,890 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 65.6% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $650 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 11th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Burns Beach, 26.0% of homes are owned outright, 65.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 8.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 98.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Burns Beach are houses.
In the suburb of Burns Beach, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Burns Beach stands at 26.0%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Burns Beach is $2,890, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Burns Beach is $2,132, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Burns Beach, households with mortgages typically spend 19.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Burns Beach is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Burns Beach shows mortgage holders spending 19.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 18.9% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Burns Beach consists of 98.7% detached houses, 1.3% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Burns Beach consumes approximately 14.3% of median household income ($14,891 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Burns Beach show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 1% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 99% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Burns Beach's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 68.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 90th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 80.5% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.7% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
Around 68.5% of people in the suburb of Burns Beach are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Burns Beach, 2.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
5.8% of people in the suburb of Burns Beach are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.7% of the suburb of Burns Beach population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.8% of people in the suburb of Burns Beach have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Burns Beach, 68.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 46 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 46th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 17 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 442 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 23rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 294 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 2 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 11.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 17 public transport stops within the suburb of Burns Beach.
The suburb of Burns Beach has 442 weekly trips across 2 routes, averaging 63 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 185 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 768 m away and the nearest school 769 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 17 stops nearby, 442 weekly trips, access rating 46 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 19 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 19th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 768 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 769 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 961 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Burns Beach among the top 11% of areas assessed nationwide.
Burns Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Burns Beach is $1,325 a week, +10.4% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
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.
Burns Beach's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 1% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
Employment conditions in Burns Beach rank among the top 1% of areas assessed nationally.
Burns Beach shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Burns Beach features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
Burns Beach's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Burns Beach has an estimated 5,314 residents, up 30.5% since the 2021 Census, with 54 projects tracked in the area around Burns Beach.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Burns Beach.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50221). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Burns Beach from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Burns Beach with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
