Federal Electorate · Area profile
Burt
190 km²
A much higher proportion of residents were born overseas in Burt than in the rest of the country, with 39.9% coming from outside Australia. This diverse population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35. The area has grown quickly, adding about 34,800 people since 2011. It is a family-oriented community where children under 15 make up over 22% of the population, leading to a high demand for local schools and large family homes.
Families are well catered for: 70 schools serve Burt.
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The community is noticeably younger than both the state and nation, with a typical age of 35. This trend is reflected in the high number of children under 15, who make up 22.4% of the population—a figure well above the national average.
Burt is far more culturally diverse than most areas, with 39.9% of people born overseas, up 14 points since 2011. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, Indian and Chinese heritage also feature prominently.
The use of languages other than English at home has risen sharply to 30.6%, which is far above the Western Australian figure. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Tagalog are among the most common non-English languages spoken here.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 36.1% of residents report no religion, which is well below the state figure of 42.9%. Christianity remains the largest group at 38.9%.
The area has a lower rate of higher education, with 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 18 points since 2011 to reach 55%.
Typical weekly incomes are a little below the state and national figures, with a typical family earning $1,913. Only 16.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most other areas.
Health profiles are generally better than in most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. About 25.5% of people have a long-term health condition, slightly below the national figure.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.1% of people providing this care, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, volunteer rates are lower than most areas and have fallen since 2011.
Homes in Burt tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 62.8% of all households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 88.5% of dwellings, and 90.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is lower than usual, with only 23% of homes owned outright.
Most people rely on cars for work, though there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas. This accessibility is balanced by the fact that the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most places.
The population is relatively stable, as 37.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the community.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.2%. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas, sitting at 7.0%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This is far above the state average, and most residents can also walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.