Burraneer

Burraneer has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Burraneer is around 3,568 as of February 2026. This figure reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census population of 3,719 people, indicating a drop of 151 individuals (4.1%). AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,554 is based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 2,460 persons per square kilometer, placing Burraneer in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch nationally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Burraneer's population is forecasted to increase by 1,019 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 28.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Burraneer according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Burraneer averaged around 10 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 53 homes. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. This averages out to approximately 8 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpacing supply. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $586,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, there have been $13.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Burraneer shows substantially reduced construction at 58.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this level is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of townhouses or apartments, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns, which are currently 86.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 2611 people per dwelling approval, Burraneer reflects a highly mature market.

Future projections show Burraneer adding 1,005 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Burraneer has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones include St Aloysius College Cronulla Expansion, Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment, Kynara - 2-8 Clyde Avenue Cronulla, and 64 Ewos Parade Cronulla. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Burraneer has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of December 2025. Over the past year, there has been relative employment stability.

As of December 2025, 2,251 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Burraneer is high at 79.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 45.3% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are construction, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance.

Burraneer shows strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.3% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment in Burraneer increased by 0.4%, while labour force grew by 0.8%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force growth of 2.2% and 2.3% respectively, with only marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project total employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burraneer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though it is noted that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Burraneer's median income among taxpayers is $68,713, with an average of $104,967. Nationally, this ranks in the top percentile. In Greater Sydney, the median is $60,817 and the average is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates for Burraneer would be approximately $74,801 (median) and $114,267 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Burraneer rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 99th percentiles. Income distribution shows 45.2% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (57.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in Burraneer. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, and residents rank in the 99th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Burraneer is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Burraneer as 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burraneer was 45.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented dwellings at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,987, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Burraneer was recorded at $660, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Burraneer's median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,987 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.2% of all households, including 49.9% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.8%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 35.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's rate of 31.0%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas comprising 12.9% and certificates 19.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in secondary education, 9.2% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Burraneer has 40 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 289 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 117 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling in Burraneer, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 45.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 41 trips are made daily, resulting in approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Burraneer's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Burraneer's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low across both young and old age cohorts. Approximately 68% of Burraneer's total population (2,436 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.3%) and asthma (6.5%). 75.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Burraneer has a larger senior population at 21.1% (752 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Burraneer ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Burraneer had a cultural diversity below average, with 86.5% of its population born in Australia, 95.5% being citizens, and 91.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 68.7%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.5%), Australian (26.8%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Russian (0.5%) and French (0.7%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% each.

Burraneer hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Burraneer is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 14.1%, while those aged 25-34 make up only 6.1% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's figures. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.3% to 6.8% of Burraneer's population, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45-54 age group is expected to increase significantly by 193 people (43%), rising from 449 to 643 individuals. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to grow modestly by 10%, adding 20 people.