# Burraneer

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sutherland Shire › 2230, NSW

Area: 1 km²

A very wealthy pocket of the Sutherland Shire, Burraneer is home to families with some of the highest incomes in the country. The typical household earns $3,490 a week, which is far above the national figure. This affluence is reflected in the housing, where most residents live in large, separate houses and many own their homes outright. It is a professional community with a high proportion of university degrees and a strong focus on family life.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, there is a high rate of married couples and very few people living alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,719 | +12.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.9% | +33.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.8% | +26.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.1% | -7.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.7% | +67.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.5%, Children (0–14) 19.1%, Seniors (65+) 18.8%, Young adults (25–44) 18.5%, Youth (15–24) 14.3%

**Marital status** — Married 60.1%, Never married 29.7%, Divorced 5.4%, Widowed 3.8%, Separated 1.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.3% | -2.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 85.2%, England 3.0%, New Zealand 1.2%, Italy 0.9%, China 0.4%, India 0.2%, Philippines 0.2%, Vietnam 0.2%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 41.8%, Australian 38.0%, Irish 13.8%, Scottish 10.4%, Italian 7.3%, Greek 4.0%, German 3.7%, Chinese 1.4%, Dutch 1.2%, Indian 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Filipino 0.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.2% | -3.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.6% | -8.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.1%, Greek 1.4%, Italian 1.1%, Arabic 0.5%, Mandarin 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Cantonese 0.2%, Hindi 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 66.6%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 29.6%, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 29.6% | +105.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 66.6%, No religion 29.6%, Not stated 2.5%, Islam 0.5%, Buddhism 0.4%, Other religions 0.1%, Hinduism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

This is a highly qualified community, with 33.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is far above the national average, and many residents work in management or professional roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 69.8% | +14.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | +26.6% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 5.64 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 22 | — |
| Average school size | 523 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,084 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 69.8%, Year 10 19.4%, Year 9 or below 4.7%, Year 11 4.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 35.1%, Certificate III / IV 21.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.7%, Postgraduate degree 9.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.7%, Certificate I / II 1.3%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 29.8%, Engineering & related 12.9%, Society & culture 11.0%, Education 10.9%, Health 9.2%, Architecture & building 7.2%, Creative arts 3.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.7%, Natural & physical sciences 2.9%, Information technology 1.8%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Income levels are among the highest at this level, with 53.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,209, well above the national figure of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,209 | +40.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,490 | +36.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,861 | +41.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 28.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 53.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 42.1%, $1,500–$2,999 20.5%, $650–$1,499 13.2%, $3,000–$3,999 11.2%, Under $650 6.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 29.6%, $650–$1,499 26.4%, $1,500–$2,999 23.5%, $3,000 or more 17.5%

## Health & Disability

Residents report better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.0% | +79.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 7.8%, Asthma 7.0%, Other condition 5.9%, Mental health 4.8%, Heart disease 4.4%, Cancer 3.3%, Diabetes 3.0%, Lung condition 1.0%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.7%, One condition 16.9%, Two conditions 4.4%, Three or more 2.2%

## Community Participation

Family care is a priority here, with higher than average rates of people providing unpaid care for children and doing housework. Volunteering is also a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.8% | -24.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.8% | +13.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.6% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.9% | +8.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in Burraneer have high outcomes, with a typical personal income of $1,125 and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average. A high proportion also speak a First Nations language.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 33 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 54.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,125 | — |
| First Nations household income | $4,833 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 27.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be larger than most, with 3.0 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | -3.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 5.3% | -9.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 13.5% | -2.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 72.4%, Couples without children 22.0%, One-parent families 5.3%, Other families 0.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 31.9%, 4 people 22.5%, 3 people 15.3%, 5 people 13.7%, 1 person 13.5%, 6 or more 3.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Most people live in separate houses, with 91.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, and 45.3% of residents own their homes outright, though typical mortgage payments are far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $660 | +34.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,987 | +31.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 10.0% | +6.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 45.3% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 85.4% | -10.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.4% | 0.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.3%, Owned with a mortgage 42.8%, Rented 10.0%, Other tenure 0.8%, Not stated 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 85.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 9.8%, Flat or apartment 4.2%, Other dwelling 0.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 43.3%, 3 bedrooms 24.4%, 5 or more 23.6%, 2 bedrooms 5.5%, 1 bedroom 2.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $750 or more 36.4%, $200–$349 22.3%, $550–$749 16.5%, Under $200 9.9%, $350–$549 7.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 59.5%, $1,800–$2,999 13.8%, Under $1,000 11.0%, $1,000–$1,799 8.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very common at 39.3%, far above the national figure. While most homes have multiple cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and all homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.0% | -17.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 39.3% | +390.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.9% | -85.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 10.22 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 653.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 30 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 8,947 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 41.7%, Worked at home 39.3%, Car (passenger) 2.2%, Walked 0.8%, Train 0.7%, Bus 0.2%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.2%, 3 vehicles 19.3%, 1 vehicle 18.7%, 4 or more 14.4%, No vehicle 3.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.6% | +2.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.1% | -37.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A high proportion of the workforce is in professional or managerial roles, with a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.4% | -1.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.3% | -8.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 12.4%, Professional & technical 11.6%, Health care & social assistance 10.8%, Education & training 8.6%, Retail trade 7.5%, Finance & insurance 6.9%, Accommodation & food 6.2%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Rental & real estate 4.1%, Other services 3.4%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 27.8%, Managers 23.7%, Clerical & administrative 15.5%, Technicians & trades 9.6%, Community & personal service 9.0%, Sales workers 7.6%, Labourers 3.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.2%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 27.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 18.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 63.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 18.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 135 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 9.1% | — |

## Schools serving Burraneer

22 schools, 10,974 students, average ICSEA 1,084.

By sector: Government 16, Catholic 6

By type: Primary 14, Secondary 7, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer | Catholic | Secondary | 0.9 km | 421 |
| St Aloysius College Cronulla | Catholic | Secondary | 0.9 km | 482 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.2 km | 175 |
| Burraneer Bay Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 573 |
| Cronulla Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 516 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.5 km | 178 |
| Cronulla South Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 261 |
| Caringbah Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 394 |
| Lilli Pilli Public School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 323 |
| Woolooware Public School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 462 |

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