Burnley

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children and seniors both being much less common than in most areas. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the Victorian figure.

While most residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 18.9% of the population. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 11.6% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, although it remains far below the state average.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 59.9% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Burnley is exceptionally well-qualified, with 57.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 84.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,418, which is far above the national figure of $805. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions and less need for daily help than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the state and national averages.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, with fewer people caring for children or providing general unpaid support.

A small number of First Nations people live here, with a typical personal income of $1,375 and a typical age of 32, both of which are far above the national figures.

Single living is common, as 36% of people live alone—far above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller, with just 2.1 people per household.

Renters make up nearly half the population, far above the state average, and townhouses are the most common home type. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both higher than the state average.

The area is highly connected, with 41.5% of people working from home and 13.1% of households having no car. Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a very high number of nearby stops.

Burnley is a transient community, with nearly half of all residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas.

The workforce is highly active, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is lower than the national figure, and most people work in professional or technical roles.

Burnley is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. It has a walkability score of 7.6, which is a little above the state average.