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Burnley

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Burnley has a high share of renters and a younger age profile than most.

It also has well-off households and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population794▲ +7.6%since 2011Median age32 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over8.9%Children under 1512.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47676

Age structure

In Burnley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 49%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (18%) and Children (0–14) (12%).

Young adults (25–44)48.6%
Older adults (45–64)18.1%
Children (0–14)12.2%
Youth (15–24)12.2%
Seniors (65+)8.9%

Marital status

In Burnley, the largest group is Never married at 59%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Never married59%
  • Married32%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed2%
  • Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Burnley, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia75.3%
England4.7%
New Zealand1.6%
Vietnam1.0%
India0.9%
Philippines0.5%
South Africa0.5%
China0.4%

Language

People using another language at home11.6%

Language used at home

In Burnley, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Greek (3%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only82.7%
Greek2.4%
Mandarin1.3%
Vietnamese1.3%
Cantonese0.4%
Hindi0.4%

Religion

People with no religion59.9%

Religious affiliation

In Burnley, the largest group is No religion at 65%, followed by Christianity (31%) and Hinduism (2%).

  • No religion65%
  • Christianity31%
  • Hinduism2%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Judaism1%
  • Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1284.6%

Highest year of school

In Burnley, the largest group is Year 12 at 92%, followed by Year 9 or below (4%) and Year 11 (2%).

Year 1284.6%
Year 9 or below3.4%
Year 112.2%
Year 102.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,418▲ +43.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,423▲ +32.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,324▲ +41.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week26.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week39.9%

Household income distribution

In Burnley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $4,000 or more (29%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.6%
$4,000 or more28.0%
$650–$1,49918.2%
$3,000–$3,99911.9%
Under $6508.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition10.3%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Burnley, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health10.3%
Asthma8.4%
Other condition6.9%
Arthritis6.2%
Diabetes2.9%
Heart disease2.6%
Cancer1.9%
Lung condition0.6%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.9%People providing unpaid care9.7%People caring for children unpaid17.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▲ +5.0%since 2011One-parent families9.2%

Family composition

In Burnley, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children37%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +17.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +1.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011Households renting49.7%Homes owned outright22.9%Separate (detached) houses19.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Burnley, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (22%).

  • Rented48%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Owned outright22%

Types of homes

In Burnley, the largest group is Townhouse / semi-detached at 49%, followed by Flat or apartment (31%) and Separate house (20%).

  • Townhouse / semi-detached49%
  • Flat or apartment31%
  • Separate house20%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Burnley, the largest group is Worked at home at 52%, followed by Car (driver) (33%) and Train (7%).

Worked at home41.5%
Car (driver)26.6%
Train5.7%
Bicycle3.1%
Walked2.2%
Car (passenger)1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years49.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation75.4%Employed full-time69.7%

Industries people work in

In Burnley, the largest group is Professional & technical at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (11%).

Professional & technical15.1%
Health care & social assistance13.7%
Education & training10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Accommodation & food8.0%
Public administration & safety6.1%
Manufacturing4.9%
Construction4.9%
Arts & recreation3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Burnley, the largest group is Professionals at 44%, followed by Managers (18%) and Technicians & trades (10%).

Professionals43.2%
Managers18.0%
Technicians & trades9.8%
Community & personal service9.0%
Clerical & administrative9.0%
Sales workers5.9%
Labourers3.1%
Machinery operators & drivers0.8%

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