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Burnside
3 km²
Over half of the people in Burnside use a language other than English at home, marking it as a highly diverse community. This multicultural character is reflected in the fact that nearly 48% of residents were born overseas. It is a young, family-oriented area where children under 15 make up over 20% of the population. Large households are the norm here, with many residents living in spacious detached homes.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
23 schools within reach make Burnside convenient for families.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. Interestingly, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 47.7% of residents born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 53.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.3% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is high here, and the 17.4% of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.
Residents are generally well-qualified, with 61.8% completing Year 12, which is a little above the national average. About 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household income is $1,871 a week, which is higher than most areas. However, typical personal income is a little below the state and national figures.
A higher than usual 7.3% of people need help with daily activities. On the other hand, people with mental health conditions are less common here than in the rest of the state.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas. However, volunteering is very low, at just 7.4%, which is well below the national figure.
First Nations people in the area have a typical age of 22. While their household income is far above the national average, their typical personal income is well below it.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 73.7% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 85.3% of which have three or more bedrooms. While renting is far less common than in the state, typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than usual at $2,000.
Public transport access is strong, with 86.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Most people still drive to work, though 18.7% work from home.
Migration patterns are steady, with 31.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average, though the unemployment rate of 7.6% is also much higher. Many residents work in health care, retail, or transport.
The area is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.