Burringbar · Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity in Burringbar

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A population loss of 36% since 2011 defines the recent trend in Burringbar, where 555 people now live. The area has become noticeably older over the last decade, with the typical resident now aged 44.

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📍 Burringbar, Urban Centre

Where Burringbar sits — Total population

555 ▼ -35.7%
  • 1–2: 3 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–5: 0 areas
  • 5–9: 0 areas
  • 9–16: 2 areas
  • 16–27: 1 area
  • 27–47: 2 areas
  • 47–81: 2 areas
  • 81–139: 14 areas
  • 139–241: 145 areas
  • 241–418: 340 areas
  • 418–723: 351 areas
  • 723–1,252: 304 areas
  • 1,252–2,168: 191 areas
  • 2,168–3,752: 181 areas
  • 3,752–6,495: 107 areas
  • 6,495–11,242: 69 areas
  • 11,242–19,459: 44 areas
  • 19,459–33,683: 31 areas
  • 33,683–58,304: 17 areas
  • 58,304–100,921: 8 areas
  • 100,921–174,689: 8 areas
  • 174,689–302,378: 4 areas
  • 302,378–523,401: 5 areas
  • 523,401–905,982: 2 areas
  • 905,982–1,568,210: 1 area
  • 1,568,210–2,714,494: 2 areas
  • 2,714,494–4,698,656: 2 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Burringbar — lower than 63% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Burringbar555
2483, NSW 11,616
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population has shrunk by about 308 people since 2011. This shift is reflected in the typical age, which rose by 9 years to 44, making residents noticeably older than those in the state and national figures.

555 ▼ -35.7%

Lower than 63% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 863
  • 2016: 913
  • 2021: 555

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

44 yrs ▲ +25.7%

Younger than 54% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 35 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 44 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 31.9%. While the proportion of children is about the same as the national figure, the share of seniors aged 65 and over rose 4.5 points since 2011 to 16.8%.

16.8% ▲ +36.3%

Lower than 70% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 12.3%
  • 2016: 17.6%
  • 2021: 16.8%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

18.2% ▼ -21.6%

Higher than 55% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 23.2%
  • 2016: 20.9%
  • 2021: 18.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Burringbar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.1%, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the state and national average at 5.4%.

5.4% ▲ +22.6%

Higher than 58% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 4.4%
  • 2016: 7.6%
  • 2021: 5.4%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

17.1% ▲ +29.1%

Higher than 82% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 13.3%
  • 2016: 14.2%
  • 2021: 17.1%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Burringbar, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (13%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 3 males; 85+: 3 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 7 males; 80–84: 5 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 7 males; 75–79: 11 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 13 males; 70–74: 10 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 20 males; 65–69: 21 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 25 males; 60–64: 26 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 21 males; 55–59: 27 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 16 males; 50–54: 22 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 18 males; 45–49: 20 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 17 males; 40–44: 9 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 18 males; 35–39: 10 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 20 males; 30–34: 22 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 17 males; 25–29: 15 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 9 males; 20–24: 9 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 13 males; 15–19: 11 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 17 males; 10–14: 19 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 18 males; 5–9: 14 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 17 males; 0–4: 20 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Burringbar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL121016/burringbar/topic/demographics-identity