Burswood

The community is largely made up of young and middle-aged adults, with a typical age of 38. It has far fewer children than most areas, as only 9% of residents are under 15.

Burswood is exceptionally diverse, with 45.6% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its international population, 29.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is typical for the region, with 41.8% of people reporting no religion and 37.1% identifying as Christian.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in a high number of professionals and managers in the local workforce.

Incomes are notably high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,132, which is well above the national figure of $805. Over 21% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas. Only 20.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is low, with far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in Burswood have a typical personal income of $1,166, which is far above the national figure of $540, and 66.7% have completed Year 12.

The area is dominated by small households, with 35.3% of people living alone. This is much higher than the national figure, and the typical home holds just 2.0 people.

Most people live in flats or apartments, and nearly half the population rents. Rents are high, with a typical weekly cost of $430, which is well above the state average.

Public transport use is very high, with 9.8% of people commuting this way—well above the national figure of 3.1%. The area has a high number of transit stops and a short 6-minute drive to the city.

The neighborhood is highly transient, as 58.4% of residents moved here in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is strong, with 69.3% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also much higher than the national average at 67.7%.

Burswood is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is far above the state average of 64%.