Iluka - Burns Beach
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Iluka-Burns Beach's population is approximately 11,156 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,419 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,737. The increase is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 10,918 in June 2024 and 274 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,913 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Iluka-Burns Beach's growth rate of 14.6% from the 2021 Census exceeds both the SA3 area average (8.9%) and the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.5% to this population gain, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project above-median population growth for Australian statistical areas. By 2041, Iluka-Burns Beach is expected to expand by 2,231 persons, marking a total increase of 17.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Iluka - Burns Beach has recorded approximately 62 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 313 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, around four people move to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years (FY-21 to FY-25), indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $520,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $35.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Iluka - Burns Beach shows a 93.0% higher new home approval rate per person, offering greater choice for buyers. All recent developments have comprised detached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 170 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Iluka - Burns Beach will gain approximately 1,993 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Iluka - Burns Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Neerabup Roads and Drainage Upgrade, Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Iluka Beach Residential Estate (stages ongoing), and Burns Beach Primary School. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Iluka-Burns Beach has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% in June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. As of June 2025, 6871 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation was high at 73.2% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction shows significant specialization, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 2.8% versus the regional average of 4.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force and unemployment remained essentially unchanged at 4.0% and 1.3% respectively. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Iluka-Burns Beach's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Iluka - Burns Beach has a very high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $67,050 and the average income stands at $90,627, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates project approximately $76,571 (median) and $103,496 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows Iluka - Burns Beach's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 37.6% of the population, comprising 4,194 individuals, fall within the $40,000+ income range, differing from regional patterns where the $15,000 - $29,999 range dominates with 32.0%. Economic strength is evident through 54.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Iluka - Burns Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Iluka - Burns Beach's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Iluka - Burns Beach stood at 33.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.6% and rented ones at 7.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,763, exceeding Perth metro's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in the area was $650, higher than Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Iluka - Burns Beach's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,763 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 91.9% of all households, including 53.5% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 8.1%, with lone person households at 7.8% and group households making up 0.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

University qualifications in Iluka - Burns Beach edge above the WA average of 27.9%, with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such credentials. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational skills are also prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ having trade or technical qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.9% and certificates at 21.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education. Burns Beach Primary School serves Iluka - Burns Beach, enrolling 373 students as of the latest data. The school has an ICSEA score of 1069, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. There is one primary school in the area, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (3.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.7).

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

The analysis indicates 33 operational public transport stops in Iluka - Burns Beach area. These are served by buses along three different routes, facilitating a total of 617 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is considered good, with residents on average located 221 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 88 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 18 weekly trips per 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Iluka - Burns Beach. The prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (7,441 people), compared to 59.3% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.9% and 5.8% of residents respectively. A total of 77.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. There are 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,748 people), which is lower than the 20.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 13.2% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 53.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Iluka-Burns Beach, comprising 57.0% of the population, compared to 49.6% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups are English (36.9%), Australian (16.2%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 3.7%, Welsh at 1.3%, and Dutch at 2.1%.

Iluka - Burns Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Iluka - Burns Beach is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 years make up 17.6% of the population, a figure notably higher than both Greater Perth's and the national average of 11.2%. Conversely, those aged 25-34 years constitute only 6.1%, which is smaller than in Greater Perth. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 65 to 74 years has increased from 8.4% to 10.7%, while those aged 75 to 84 years have risen from 2.4% to 4.0%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals aged 45 to 54 years has decreased from 19.4% to 16.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Iluka - Burns Beach's age structure. The number of individuals aged 65 to 74 years is projected to rise by 788 people (66%), from 1,197 to 1,986. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations aged 0 to 4 years and 5 to 14 years are projected to decline.