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Burnside (Qld) has an estimated 3,552 residents, up from 3,104 at the 2021 Census — a change of 448 people, or 14.4%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 657 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address validations by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Burnside (Qld) is estimated to be approximately 3,552 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 448 people (14.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,104 individuals. This growth is calculated from a resident base of 3,471 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release from June 2025, combined with an additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population size represents a density of 656 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with opportunities for future growth.
The 14.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, positioning the suburb of Burnside (Qld) as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 62.0% of the total population growth, with overseas migration and natural increase also making positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 areas without this data, and for horizons beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) for individual age cohorts. Future projections indicate substantial growth among top-tier regional locations, with the suburb of Burnside (Qld) projected to add 995 residents by 2041 according to SA2 data, representing a 25.7% total increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
162 new dwellings have been approved in Burnside (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That places the area in the 79th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 16, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approvals shows that the area averages about 32 approved residential properties annually, resulting in 162 total dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 15 approvals have been logged. The last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) recorded an average gain of 3 new residents for every finished home, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction value for these new properties is $409,000. In addition, commercial approvals total $8.7 million for this financial year, reflecting a minor focus on non-residential development.
Compared to the Rest of Qld, development in this locality is slightly higher, running 46.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which supports supply while sustaining existing property values. Approved construction consists of 71.0% freestanding houses and 29.0% medium and high-density builds, preserving the low-density landscape while offering options for buyers seeking space. This represents a clear shift from the current housing stock of 88.0% houses, showing a decrease in available development land and a shift toward changing lifestyle and affordability requirements. The ratio of 121 people per approval indicates an active development phase. Long-term forecasts indicate the area will add 914 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current building volumes seem aligned with future requirements, supporting stable market conditions without causing high price pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burnside (Qld), worth an estimated $95 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.53 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning changes, and key developments have a significant impact on real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects poised to affect this market. Notable undertakings include The Grove Nambour Heights, Nambour Waste Precinct Project, Nambour Place Revitalisation Project, and Windsor Park Estate, with key details provided in the list below.
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Windsor Park Estate
A boutique land development in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland offering 68 lots ranging from 450m2 to 6,205m2 with elevated views, scenic paths, and green spaces, located 20 minutes from beaches. Marketed by Ken Guy Buderim, construction is largely complete on the estate infrastructure, with land titled and new homes currently being constructed and sold.
Parklane Estate Burnside
Parklane Estate is a 38-lot residential subdivision in Burnside on the Sunshine Coast. The site was sold in July 2024 with an approved subdivision and has since been rebranded as Parklane Estate. Civil construction and infrastructure works are underway, with premium residential lots and house and land packages now being actively marketed. Estate completion is targeted for 2026.
The Grove Nambour Heights
A boutique residential estate offering 58 home sites ranging from 600 sqm to over 2000 sqm, with a mix of flat and sloping blocks. Stage One is sold out with house and land packages available. Stage Two releases are available for presale, providing a relaxed hinterland lifestyle close to Nambour amenities.
Burnside Hills
A boutique residential subdivision project offering 25 house and land opportunities in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It is marketed as being 'Now Selling' and is situated close to Nambour.
Nambour Waste Precinct Project
The project transforms the Nambour waste facility into a regional hub to support sustainable waste management and a circular economy. Totaling more than 83 million AUD in works, it features a completed state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility, a signalised traffic intersection upgrade at Cooney Road, ongoing construction of a new resource recovery centre, and landfill improvements. Future additions planned include a tip shop and a landfill gas to energy plant.
137 Burnside Road Development Site
A 2.83 hectare (7 acre) site zoned Emerging Community, offered for sale as an ideal residential subdivision opportunity with potential for 20+ elevated lots (STCA) featuring hinterland views in a high-growth corridor. The site has established roads and nearby services.
Nambour Place Revitalisation Project
Council-led revitalisation of Nambour town centre under the Nambour (Namba) Place Plan. The funded first stage focuses on Mill Street and Currie Street streetscape works, including a new signalised raised pedestrian crossing, upgraded footpaths and lighting, landscaping, garden beds, street trees, alfresco dining areas, street furniture, improved accessibility and a digital kiosk. Design for construction has been completed, tenders were scheduled for early May, and first-stage construction is planned to start in the first half of 2026.Future streetscape stages remain subject to funding.
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Stage 1
Stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade duplicates the North Coast Line track between Beerburrum and Beerwah. The project scope includes delivering 4 new rail bridges, addressing 3 level crossings, expanding 3 park 'n' ride facilities, and constructing a new bus interchange at Landsborough Station. Main construction works commenced in November 2025 and are expected to be complete in 2027.
1,723 residents of Burnside (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,832. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 65.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,215, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by strong representation in essential service sectors, with an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to aggregated statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 1,723 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while the participation rate is very close to the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a low 10.0% of the workforce worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local concentration in health care & social assistance is notable, running at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing sectors are underrepresented, accounting for only 1.6% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. The local employment count compared to the resident workforce suggests that local jobs are limited in this mainly residential neighborhood. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area, the labour force shrank by 1.3% over the 12-month period, while employment fell by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future local demand. Over five and ten-year periods, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, with performance varying by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the local industry mix suggests local employment could expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burnside (Qld) is $1,626 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $733 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,406 a year against an average of $63,370. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO data for the financial year 2023, taxpayers here have a median income of $51,406 and an average income of $63,370. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, the estimated values would be approximately $57,246 for the median and $70,569 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes are moderate, placing between the 35th and 42nd percentiles.
The weekly earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 37.5% of residents (1,332 people), compared to 31.7% in the broader metropolitan area. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 82.2% of their income, which ranks in the 41st percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burnside (Qld) had 1,101 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the last Census consisted of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates are below the regional benchmark at 28.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 51.8% and rental properties accounting for 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 is higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent is $420 compared to the regional figure of $345. On a national level, local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, but rental costs are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burnside (Qld) counted 1,101 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,260 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 77.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 33.1%, couples without children at 30.7%, and single parent households at 12.6%. Non-family households represent 22.1% of the total, with single person households at 19.8% and group homes at 2.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.7 people, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Burnside (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,303 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The community has lower levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 19.1%, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate credentials at 2.5%. Vocational training is common, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 31.2%. Enrolment in education is high, with 29.4% of local residents attending an educational institution. This includes 11.1% in primary school, 8.5% in high school, and 4.0% in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Burnside (Qld) reaches 12 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 480 services a week. The typical home sits about 300 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure consists of 12 active bus stops within the area. These stops are served by 3 routes, which provide 480 passenger trips per week. Access is good, with residents living an average of 300 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 97% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars. A small share of 10.0% worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic conditions.
Bus services run an average of 68 times per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 40 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Burnside (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes pose challenges, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and chronic illnesses showing a high rate of common health issues, particularly in older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 area, standing at approximately 52% of the population, or about 1,858 people. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent issues, affecting 10.2% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the population (610 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%.
Senior health metrics present difficulties, though they rank more favorably nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burnside (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below average, with 85.1% of the population born domestically, 90.7% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 50.0% of the community, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top parental ancestries are English at 31.6%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 8.7%. Some minor groups show higher concentration than the wider region, with German ancestry at 5.7% (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (compared to 0.9%), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burnside (Qld) is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age is 36, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly below the Australian average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (16.6%) and a lower share of those aged 55 - 64 (9.3%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 14.0% to 16.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.5% to 12.8%. Conversely, children aged 5 to 14 fell from 15.0% to 13.2%, and adults aged 45 to 54 declined from 11.8% to 10.5%.
By 2041, demographic models project the 25 to 34 cohort will grow by 247 people (42%) to reach 837, up from 589, while the 15 to 24 group is expected to grow by 3% (15 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burnside (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,104 at the 2021 Census → 3,552 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30450). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.