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Burra (SA)

441 km²

Burra (SA) has modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by somewhat more residents than usual and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Burra (SA), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,112▼ -20.3%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +20.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over32.2%Children under 1515.6%People in a de facto relationship14.6%▲ +36.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Seniors (65+)32.2%

Older adults (45–64)27.7%

Young adults (25–44)16.0%

Children (0–14)15.6%

Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (13%).

Married46%
Never married30%
Divorced13%
Widowed8%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (6%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia79.0%

England5.3%

Philippines1.0%

New Zealand0.7%

India0.4%

Ancestry

In Burra (SA), the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (9%).

English44.2%

Australian40.6%

Scottish10.4%

Irish9.7%

German9.4%

Dutch1.6%

Italian0.8%

Greek0.4%

Filipino0.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

In Burra (SA), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (1%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only86.8%

Greek1.0%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion45.3%

Religious affiliation

In Burra (SA), the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity47%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.3%

Highest year of school

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Year 12 at 40%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (20%).

Year 1236.0%

Year 1120.6%

Year 1017.8%

Year 9 or below15.2%

Highest qualification level

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV34.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.8%

Bachelor degree13.4%

Postgraduate degree4.1%

Certificate I / II3.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Health (14%) and Education (13%).

Engineering & related14.8%

Health11.0%

Education10.2%

Management & commerce10.0%

Society & culture8.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Architecture & building4.5%

Creative arts3.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$539▲ +13.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$866▲ +2.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,324▲ +24.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.5%

Household income distribution

In Burra (SA), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49937.9%

Under $65030.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.3%

$3,000–$3,9995.0%

$4,000 or more1.5%

Personal income distribution

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65051.9%

$650–$1,49928.1%

$1,500–$2,99911.2%

$3,000 or more0.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.7%People with a mental health condition11.6%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Burra (SA), the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (10%).

None51.3%

One condition20.6%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis15.6%

Mental health11.6%

Asthma11.1%

Other condition7.2%

Heart disease6.7%

Diabetes6.0%

Cancer4.7%

Lung condition2.0%

Dementia0.7%

Stroke0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.8%People providing unpaid care10.5%People caring for children unpaid20.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -9.1%since 2011 One-parent families12.2%People living alone39.1%▲ +19.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children42%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Burra (SA), the largest group is 1 person at 39%, followed by 2 people (37%) and 3 people (9%).

1 person39.1%

2 people37.4%

3 people9.4%

4 people6.3%

5 people4.6%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180▲ +80.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$953▲ +41.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting24.5%Homes owned outright46.0%Separate (detached) houses89.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms69.0%▼ -5.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (25%).

Owned outright47%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Rented25%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%

Bedrooms per home

In Burra (SA), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms46.2%

2 bedrooms23.2%

4 bedrooms18.8%

1 bedroom5.2%

5 or more4.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Under $200 at 61%, followed by $200–$349 (39%).

Under $20055.6%

$200–$34935.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 57%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (8%).

Under $1,00057.6%

$1,000–$1,79928.8%

$3,000 or more7.6%

$1,800–$2,9996.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.7%▲ +22.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Burra (SA), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle36.4%

2 vehicles36.2%

3 vehicles13.7%

4 or more8.0%

No vehicle5.7%

How people get to work

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)64.3%

Worked at home9.5%

Walked5.0%

Car (passenger)2.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.8%Recent arrivals from overseas5.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation49.0%Employed full-time51.4%

Industries people work in

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 18%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing15.7%

Retail trade9.8%

Accommodation & food9.5%

Health care & social assistance8.9%

Construction8.2%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Manufacturing5.9%

Education & training5.7%

Transport & warehousing3.6%

Mining3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Burra (SA), the largest group is Managers at 19%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers18.9%

Labourers17.0%

Technicians & trades15.9%

Community & personal service10.7%

Professionals9.5%

Machinery operators & drivers9.5%

Clerical & administrative8.9%

Sales workers7.5%

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👥 Demographics & Identity