Burnside

Children under 15 make up 24.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38.

About 21.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language for 86.4% of the community. While 7.8% use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state figure of 18.4%.

No religion is the dominant affiliation at 65.4%, a figure far above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common at 22.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. High school completion is also much higher than usual, with 65.2% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are generally strong, with 25.3% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,134 is a little above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy; only 1.0% need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also less common than in most areas.

This is a very active community where 28.9% of people volunteer, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 36.0% of people caring for children.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 50, far older than the national figure of 24.

Families are typically large, with 2.9 people per home and 67.6% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people living alone are much less common here than in most areas.

Every home in Burnside is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 40.0% owned outright, and renting is very rare at only 8.4%, far below the national average of 30.6%.

Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While 17.6% of the workforce works from home, the area has no public transport stops.

About 35.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. Many of the local workforce are managers or professionals, with a strong presence in manufacturing and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. Most residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.