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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 comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Burnside (SA) has an estimated 3,171 residents, up from 3,060 at the 2021 Census — a change of 111 people, or 3.6%. That puts 1,876 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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Evaluating demographics from regional ABS updates and subsequent street directory additions verified by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Burnside (SA) has an approximate residency of 3,171 individuals in May 2026. This represents a rise of 111 residents (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 3,060. This shift is calculated from a base of 3,165 inhabitants estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with a single newly confirmed residential address since the official census. Such a population size results in 1,876 residents per square kilometer, a density scale exceeding typical Australian locations reviewed by AreaSearch.
The 3.6% upward trend since the census places the suburb of Burnside (SA) within 1.4 percentage points of the broader SA3 zone (5.0%), demonstrating positive development momentum. This demographic growth was mostly underpinned by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 94.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, utilising 2022 as the baseline. For territories missing from this dataset, or for periods extending beyond 2032, regional LGA projections categorized by age bracket issued by the SA Government in 2023 (using 2021 numbers) are integrated via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA down to SA2 zones. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest that population growth for the suburb of Burnside (SA) will sit slightly under the national median, with projections indicating a rise of 209 citizens by 2041, representing a total expansion of 6.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Burnside (SA) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, 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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Analysis of building permits by AreaSearch indicates that Burnside registers a yearly average of approximately 7 residential approvals, with 38 dwellings authorized over the 5 fiscal years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 3 permits issued during the current FY-26 period. With an average occupancy growth of 1.2 residents per built dwelling during the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local property market appears well-proportioned between supply and demand, ensuring market stability. New builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $838,000, signaling a clear developer preference for high-end, premium properties.
Meanwhile, commercial development approvals total $998,000 for this fiscal year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the neighborhood. Relative to Greater Adelaide, local residential construction in Burnside is highly subdued, tracking 59.0% below the metropolitan average per capita. This constrained supply pipeline typically bolsters buyer competition and supports pricing for existing properties. The volume is similarly lower when compared against national trends, illustrating a mature market that faces prospective building constraints. Detached houses constitute 89.0% of recent approvals while apartments and semi-detached options make up 11.0%, preserving a low-density suburban character favored by families seeking extra land. This construction pattern prioritizes standalone houses even more than the existing stock ratio (which stood at 71.0% at the Census), highlighting persistent buyer appetite for traditional homes despite density guidelines. The ratio of residents per building permit stands at roughly 790, highlighting a well-established property market. Future models indicate that Burnside will add 203 citizens by 2041, based on recent quarterly assessments. Though construction volumes are keeping pace with these long-term forecasts, prospective purchasers may face heightened competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Burnside (SA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects close to Burnside (SA), worth an estimated $750 million. 2 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development and retail. 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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Regional development and infrastructure planning significantly influence local property markets. AreaSearch has identified no active capital works projects expected to directly impact the immediate area. Nearby regional programs include SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, the O-Bahn City Access Project, the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and the Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program.
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Hamilton Hill (former Magill Youth Training Centre, Woodforde)
Masterplanned community by Kite Projects on the former Magill Youth Training Centre site in Woodforde, delivering around 440 homes across house allotments, townhouses and apartments. All townhouses, apartments and house and land packages are now sold. The final stage, St Andrews, comprises 53 architecturally designed one and two bedroom apartments on the northern edge of the site opposite the six hectare Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien Reserve; construction has commenced with Build Society appointed as builder. The development includes a landscaped reserve with an amphitheatre, native creeks and walking and cycling trails connecting to the adjacent Morialta Conservation Park.
Glenside by Cedar Woods
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands. Several apartment stages, including Banksia and Bloom stages, are complete, while Cedar Woods continues to deliver the remaining apartment precincts. A 2025 Planning and Design Code Amendment has increased permitted height in a localised north-west corner from 8 to 20 storeys, enabling up to about 200 additional homes, subject to future development application approval.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
1,678 residents of Burnside (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,704. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 66.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,520, about 79% 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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A highly qualified workforce characterizes Burnside, with professional service industries well represented, a jobless rate of only 1.5%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 4.5% based on regional datasets. As of March 2026, there are 1,678 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, while labor participation mirrors the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 19.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions. Resident occupations are heavily weighted toward medical and social services, technical professional roles, and school instruction.
The local market shows a strong concentration of professional and technical workers, representing 2.2 times the metropolitan average share. Conversely, building trades are underrepresented, accounting for 4.9% of local workers compared to 8.7% across the metro area. This largely residential enclave offers minimal local commercial jobs, as seen in the discrepancy between locally employed personnel and the total resident workforce. Employment rose by 4.5 percent and the labour force grew by 4.4 percent during the year to March 2026, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data drawn from broader statistical areas, which led to a 0.1 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2 percent, the labour force expanded by 4.0 percent, and unemployment declined by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, provide further context for anticipated demand in Burnside. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been aligned with Burnside's employment structure to estimate future growth trajectories. Over five years, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6 percent, while ten-year growth is expected to reach 13.7 percent, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Burnside's employment composition, local employment is anticipated to rise by 7.5 percent over five years and 15.1 percent over ten years. This calculation represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burnside (SA) is $2,257 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,033 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,323 a year against an average of $97,845. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year indicates that resident incomes in Burnside are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $63,323 and an average of $97,845. This compares to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $69,763 and an average of $107,796 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes in the 81st percentile nationally.
The most common bracket accounts for 30.5% of earners (967 individuals) who fall in the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly range, aligning closely with the metro average of 31.8%. A high-earning cohort of 36.5% receives more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting significant local affluence. After paying for housing, households retain 87.7% of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary capacity, and the area is ranked in the 9th decile for socioeconomic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burnside (SA) had 1,148 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 3% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,400 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Burnside at the last Census consisted of 70.9% standalone houses and 29.0% semi-detached, terraced, or apartment dwellings, compared to Adelaide's wider split of 75.2% and 24.9%. Home ownership rates are notably higher than the metro average at 44.7%, with mortgaged properties representing 38.6% and tenancies accounting for 16.8%. The median monthly home loan payment was $2,400, which is higher than the metropolitan median of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $375 compared to the metro average of $320. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs match the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burnside (SA) counted 1,148 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 74.9% of households in the area, split between couples with children at 39.1%, couples without children at 27.0%, and single parents at 8.0%. Single-person households make up 24.0% of the area, and group households comprise 1.0%, bringing the non-family household share to 25.1%. The average household size stands at 2.7 occupants, which is slightly larger than the Adelaide metropolitan average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
51.9% of adults in Burnside (SA) hold a university qualification, including 31.4% with a bachelor degree and 15.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 10.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 692 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,157 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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Educational profiles in Burnside are highly advanced, with 51.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% statewide and 28.9% across the metro area. Bachelor qualifications are held by 31.4% of residents, while 15.6% have post-graduate degrees and 4.9% hold graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are held by 20.8% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificate-level courses at 10.0%. Enrolment rates are high, with 31.9% of the population engaged in formal study. This student cohort comprises 11.8% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary institutions, and 7.2% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Burnside (SA) reaches 18 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit infrastructure in Burnside includes 18 active passenger stops serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes, providing a total of 496 passenger journeys per week. The average distance to a transit stop is 203 meters. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 8% use buses. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 19.0% of the workforce, reflecting 2021 Census data. Transit services average 70 daily runs across the local network, translating to approximately 27 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.2% of residents in Burnside (SA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Local health assessments indicate positive wellness outcomes in Burnside, with low rates of chronic diseases and low mortality figures recorded across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of residents (2,079 people) maintaining cover, compared to 52.7% across the metropolitan area and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common diagnoses, registered by 7.0% and 5.8% of the population respectively, while 74.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.4% of the population (710 people), which exceeds the metropolitan average of 19.2%.
Health indicators for these older residents are strong, tracking in line with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.0% of Burnside (SA) residents were born overseas and 25.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (21.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Burnside exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 33.0% of residents born outside Australia and 25.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, shared by 45.9% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented, accounting for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.1% across the metro area. The primary parental ancestries reported are English at 25.0%, Australian at 21.1%, and other origins at 11.2%. Specific ethnic cohorts show higher concentrations than the wider region, with Russian background at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Italian at 5.5% (compared to 5.2%), and Chinese ancestry at 8.2% (compared to 3.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burnside (SA) is 43. 21.8% 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 of 43 in Burnside is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of seniors aged 75 to 84 (9.9%) compared to the metro average, but fewer young adults aged 25 to 34 (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, youth aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.7% to 13.1% of the population, whereas the 65 to 74 group fell from 10.4% to 9.5%. Projections to 2041 show shifts in age distribution, with the 85 and over cohort increasing by 79% (74 people) to reach 170 from a base of 95.
Residents aged 65 and over will account for 58% of the projected growth, while child cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 will decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burnside (SA)
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) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,060 at the 2021 Census → 3,171 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 (SAL40192). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.