Iluka - Burns Beach

Iluka - 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

According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident population of Iluka - Burns Beach is approximately 11,575 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,838 individuals (18.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 9,737 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 11,228 combined with 312 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Consequently, the local population density reaches 1,985 persons per square kilometer, a figure that sits above the typical result across national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 18.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the broader SA3 area, positioning it as a leading growth zone. The expansion was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, accounting for roughly 86.5% of the total population gains in recent times, though natural increase and interstate relocations also registered positive contributions.

For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point. Where this specific dataset is unavailable, or to model demographic expansion beyond 2032, growth rates broken down by age group from the latest Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to exceed the median for Australian statistical areas, with expectations that the locality will add 1,993 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing an overall increase of 14.2% over the course of 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Iluka - Burns Beach among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Approximately 62 residential units receive building approval in Iluka - Burns Beach each year, totaling 313 residential approvals over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 83 during FY-26 so far. With an average of 4.3 new inhabitants added per year for every home constructed during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building activity is falling far behind demand, a scenario that typically intensifies buyer competition and exerts upward pressure on prices, even as new dwellings carry an average construction value of $520,000, indicating that builders are focusing on upmarket, premium projects. Furthermore, local commercial approvals have reached $35.6 million this financial year, pointing to robust levels of commercial development.

In comparison to Greater Perth, the rate of new residential approvals per person in Iluka - Burns Beach is 92.0% higher, offering more alternatives for prospective buyers. Moreover, all recent residential construction has consisted of standalone houses, maintaining the suburban feel of the neighborhood with a focus on single-family properties that appeal to buyers looking for space. Recording about 175 people for each approved dwelling, Iluka - Burns Beach displays the characteristics of a growing district.

Demographic forecasts suggest that Iluka - Burns Beach will add 1,646 new inhabitants up to 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the volume of new housing should sufficiently satisfy demand, producing advantageous conditions for buyers and potentially supporting expansion that outpaces current predictions.

Iluka - Burns Beach has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 9 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Important projects include Burns Beach Estate, Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Iluka Beach Residential Estate (with ongoing stages), and Burns Beach Primary School, with the main details of the most significant projects listed below.

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Employment conditions in Iluka - Burns Beach rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

The local workforce in Iluka - Burns Beach is highly educated, with professional fields strongly represented, an unemployment rate standing at a minimal 1.2%, and employment expanding by an estimated 3.8% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 7,058 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate sat 2.9% below the rate of 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, and the participation rate was exceptionally high (76.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census records indicate that only 12.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

The primary sectors of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The neighborhood displays a notable concentration in the construction sector, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional standard. In contrast, the transport, postal & warehousing sector has a smaller footprint, making up 2.8% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 4.7%. Because it is a predominantly residential suburb, local job opportunities appear restricted, as shown by comparing the count of local workers to the size of the resident workforce.

An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 3.8% and the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leaving the total number of unemployed individuals virtually unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.0%, the labor force expand by 2.5%, and the unemployment rate rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on prospective workforce requirements in Iluka - Burns Beach. These forecasts, which span five-year and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential expansion. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Iluka - Burns Beach suggests local jobs will increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for visualization purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.

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

According to the latest aggregated ATO records analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayer incomes in the Iluka - Burns Beach SA2 are positioned at an exceptionally high level nationally. The median taxpayer income in the Iluka - Burns Beach SA2 is $70,883 and the average income is $93,606, compared to Greater Perth metrics of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate figures of approximately $78,631 (median) and $103,837 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that family, household, and individual earnings in Iluka - Burns Beach are elevated, placing between the 83rd and 98th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures show that 37.6% of the population (4,352 individuals) earn in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 32.0%. Financial strength is further highlighted by the 54.9% of households with weekly earnings over $3,000, which sustains high local spending. Net of housing expenditures, residents keep 87.0% of their earnings, indicating substantial discretionary funds, and the area is positioned in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index for income.

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

Data from the most recent Census shows that the housing stock in Iluka - Burns Beach consists of 98.1% standalone houses and 1.9% other property types like townhouses or apartments, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Iluka - Burns Beach is significantly higher than the Perth metropolitan average at 33.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (58.6%) or rented (7.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,763 per month, which is well above the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $650, compared to $350 across the metro area. On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Iluka - Burns Beach are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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

Families make up the vast majority of households at 91.9%, which includes couples with children at 53.5%, couples without children at 31.9%, and single parent households at 6.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.1% of households, consisting of single-person households at 7.8% and group living situations at 0.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The proportion of residents in Iluka - Burns Beach aged 15+ holding university degrees (31.9%) is higher than the Western Australian average of 27.9%, showing a strong educational profile relative to the state. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational training is also common, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (21.8%).

The rate of enrollment in education is high, with 30.8% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This includes 10.7% of residents attending secondary school, 9.8% in primary school, and 6.3% enrolled in higher education.

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

Analysis of the local transit network shows 34 public transport stops in Iluka - Burns Beach, which consist of bus stops. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which combine to support 617 passenger journeys per week. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 220 meters from their nearest transit stop. Due to the suburban nature of the area, most residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars being the main transit option at 82%, followed by trains at 13%. Households own an average of 2.1 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A relatively low 12.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Transit services average 88 trips per day across all local routes, which translates to approximately 18 weekly trips for each individual stop.

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

Public health records indicate excellent outcomes in Iluka - Burns Beach, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, which show a low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 68% of the population (7,813 people). This compares to 59.0% for Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common health issues reported by residents, affecting 5.9% and 5.8% of the population respectively, while 77.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,900 people). Senior residents show strong health profiles, with national rankings that align closely with those of the wider local population.

Iluka - 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

Iluka - Burns Beach exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 13.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 57.0% of the population, which compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

Regarding family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Iluka - Burns Beach are English, representing 36.9% of the population (which is higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian, representing 16.2% of the population (which is lower than the regional average of 21.2%), and Irish at 8.6%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds compared to the wider region: South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 3.7% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh ancestry is at 1.3% (compared to 0.7% regionally), and Dutch ancestry is at 2.1% (compared to 1.5% regionally).

Iluka - Burns Beach's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age of 43 in Iluka - Burns Beach is higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people in the 55 - 64 age bracket (17.8%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller (5.9%) than the average across Greater Perth. The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 8.4% to 11.3%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 2.4% to 4.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 fell from 19.4% to 16.2%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, with the 65 to 74 age group expected to grow by 667 people (51%) from 1,303 to 1,971. In total, the cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to account for 75% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging local population. In contrast, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.