CensusAtlas

Council (LGA) · Area profile

Burdekin

5,044 km²

Burdekin has an older population than 67% of council areas.

Open map →
📍 Burdekin, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population16,692▼ -3.9%since 2011Median age45 yrs▲ +9.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.6%People aged 65 and over23.8%Children under 1516.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4636636

Age structure

In Burdekin, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.4%
Seniors (65+)23.8%
Young adults (25–44)21.4%
Children (0–14)16.6%
Youth (15–24)10.9%

Marital status

In Burdekin, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Burdekin, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by Italy (2%) and England (1%).

Australia81.5%
Italy1.5%
England1.2%
New Zealand0.9%
Philippines0.6%
South Africa0.4%
India0.3%
Vietnam0.2%
China0.1%
Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home6.4%

Language used at home

In Burdekin, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Italian (2%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only84.7%
Italian2.0%
Vietnamese0.3%
Greek0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Mandarin0.2%
Punjabi0.1%
Hindi0.0%
Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion22.9%

Religious affiliation

In Burdekin, the largest group is Christianity at 73%, followed by No religion (26%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity73%
  • No religion26%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Islam0%

Education

Completed Year 1237.5%

Highest year of school

In Burdekin, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1237.5%
Year 1030.1%
Year 9 or below14.0%
Year 117.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$723▲ +33.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,345▲ +33.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,804▲ +40.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.5%

Household income distribution

In Burdekin, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49930.3%
$1,500–$2,99928.5%
Under $65019.4%
$3,000–$3,9997.2%
$4,000 or more5.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.1%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities6.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Burdekin, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis11.8%
Mental health7.7%
Other condition7.1%
Asthma6.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Heart disease5.6%
Cancer3.4%
Lung condition2.4%
Dementia1.2%
Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.3%People providing unpaid care11.5%People caring for children unpaid22.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011One-parent families13.5%

Family composition

In Burdekin, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children51%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$222▲ +23.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,220▼ -6.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting25.1%Homes owned outright42.8%Separate (detached) houses88.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Burdekin, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (26%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented26%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Burdekin, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house89%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached9%
  • Other dwelling2%
  • Flat or apartment1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%

How people get to work

In Burdekin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.9%
Worked at home7.5%
Car (passenger)5.9%
Walked4.2%
Bus1.6%
Bicycle0.5%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation57.5%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In Burdekin, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 22%, followed by Manufacturing (13%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.7%
Manufacturing12.1%
Health care & social assistance10.3%
Retail trade8.6%
Education & training7.6%
Accommodation & food5.3%
Construction5.2%
Public administration & safety4.7%
Other services4.1%
Mining3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Burdekin, the largest group is Labourers at 17%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Labourers16.6%
Managers16.0%
Technicians & trades15.3%
Machinery operators & drivers11.2%
Clerical & administrative10.7%
Professionals10.5%
Community & personal service9.8%
Sales workers7.9%

Areas within Burdekin

AyrBurdekin

Nearby areas

TownsvilleWhitsundayPalm IslandCharters TowersHinchinbrookMackayCassowary CoastIsaac