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Burnside Heights
2 km²
Typical household incomes are much higher in Burnside Heights than across the rest of the state. This is a young, family-focused community where the typical resident is just 33 and children under 15 make up nearly 29% of the population. Many residents were born overseas, creating a diverse neighbourhood where most homes are large, multi-generational houses. It is a well-qualified area with a high proportion of professionals and families with young children.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
28 schools within reach make Burnside Heights convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very high proportion of children and very few seniors. Most residents are married, while those in de facto relationships are well below the state average.
Nearly half of the population was born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino ancestries are common alongside Australian and English heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 60.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 8.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 47%, while those reporting no religion are far below the state and national figures.
Residents are well-qualified, with a typical school completion rate for Year 12 that is far above the national average. Over 31% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Household incomes are well above the national figure, with 29.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $2,246, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Residents report much better health than most areas, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state average.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 39.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are among the lowest for this level.
The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 15 that is far younger than the national figure. Household income for this group is far above the state and national averages.
Homes are large, with a typical 3.6 people per dwelling. This is well above the national figure, reflecting a high number of couples with children and very few people living alone.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 97.7% have three or more bedrooms. While few homes are owned outright, typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
Most people drive to work, though 23.2% work from home. While public transport use is low, nearly all homes are within a short walk of a bus stop.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.9% of the population. The proportion of people who moved in the last five years is about the same as other similar areas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is slightly above the national figure. The unemployment rate is a little above the state average.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is well below the state average.