Iluka - Burns Beach

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 43. While the number of seniors has risen to 11.4% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 4.7 percentage points.

A striking 52.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common birthplaces are England, South Africa, and Australia, with English and Australian being the primary ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.9% of the community. While 12.9% of people use another language at home, this is well below the state and national figures.

Christianity remains the most common religion at 54.8%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly by 19 percentage points since 2011, though it remains lower than in most other areas.

Residents are highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 29.6% of adults. This is well above the national figure, and 71.2% of people have completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Incomes here are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,272. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 21 percentage points since 2011.

The community enjoys good health, with only 21.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average, and only 2.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people, 33.1%, provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of general volunteering is around the middle for similar areas.

There are 60 First Nations people in the area. This small group is noticeably younger than the state average and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families with children are common, making up 70.9% of households. This helps explain why people per home is 3.1, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98% being detached homes. Most are large, as 95.7% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,763.

Cars are essential here, with 81.3% of people driving or riding as a passenger to work. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and 49.3% of households have two cars.

The area has become more stable over time, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell 17 percentage points since 2011 to 36.9%.

The workforce is active, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, construction, and education.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has seen strong recent growth, with the population increasing by 11.7% since 2021.

The local climate is milder than much of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 25.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 650mm, which is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.