Burnside (SA)

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Evaluating demographics from regional ABS updates and subsequent street directory additions verified by Districts indicates that the suburb of Burnside (SA) has an approximate residency of 3,171 individuals in May 2026. This represents a rise of 111 residents (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 3,060. This shift is calculated from a base of 3,165 inhabitants estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with a single newly confirmed residential address since the official census. Such a population size results in 1,876 residents per square kilometer, a density scale exceeding typical Australian locations reviewed by Districts. The 3.6% upward trend since the census places the suburb of Burnside (SA) within 1.4 percentage points of the broader SA3 zone (5.0%), demonstrating positive development momentum. This demographic growth was mostly underpinned by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 94.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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A highly qualified workforce characterizes Burnside, with professional service industries well represented, a jobless rate of only 1.5%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 4.5% based on regional datasets. As of March 2026, there are 1,678 working residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than the 3.8% recorded across Greater Adelaide, while labor participation mirrors the metropolitan average of 66.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 19.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year indicates that resident incomes in Burnside are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $63,323 and an average of $97,845. This compares to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $69,763 and an average of $107,796 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes in the 81st percentile nationally. The most common bracket accounts for 30.5% of earners (967 individuals) who fall in the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly range, aligning closely with the metro average of . A high-earning cohort of receives more than weekly, reflecting significant local affluence. After paying for housing, households retain of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary capacity, and the area is ranked in the th decile for socioeconomic advantage.

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Residential architecture in Burnside at the last Census consisted of 70.9% standalone houses and 29.0% semi-detached, terraced, or apartment dwellings, compared to Adelaide's wider split of 75.2% and 24.9%. Home ownership rates are notably higher than the metro average at 44.7%, with mortgaged properties representing 38.6% and tenancies accounting for 16.8%. The median monthly home loan payment was $2,400, which is higher than the metropolitan median of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $375 compared to the metro average of $320. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs match the national median of $375.

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Families comprise 74.9% of households in the area, split between couples with children at 39.1%, couples without children at 27.0%, and single parents at 8.0%. Single-person households make up 24.0% of the area, and group households comprise 1.0%, bringing the non-family household share to 25.1%. The average household size stands at 2.7 occupants, which is slightly larger than the Adelaide metropolitan average of 2.5.

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Educational profiles in Burnside are highly advanced, with 51.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% statewide and 28.9% across the metro area. Bachelor qualifications are held by 31.4% of residents, while 15.6% have post-graduate degrees and 4.9% hold graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are held by 20.8% of residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificate-level courses at 10.0%.

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Public transit infrastructure in Burnside includes 18 active passenger stops serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 8 separate routes, providing a total of 496 passenger journeys per week. The average distance to a transit stop is 203 meters. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters, while 8% use buses. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 19.0% of the workforce, reflecting 2021 Census data.

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Local health assessments indicate positive wellness outcomes in Burnside, with low rates of chronic diseases and low mortality figures recorded across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of residents (2,079 people) maintaining cover, compared to 52.7% across the metropolitan area and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Burnside exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 33.0% of residents born outside Australia and 25.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, shared by 45.9% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented, accounting for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.1% across the metro area.

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The median age of 43 in Burnside is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of seniors aged 75 to 84 (9.9%) compared to the metro average, but fewer young adults aged 25 to 34 (8.7%). Since the 2021 Census, youth aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.7% to 13.1% of the population, whereas the 65 to 74 group fell from 10.4% to 9.5%. Projections to 2041 show shifts in age distribution, with the 85 and over cohort increasing by 79% (74 people) to reach 170 from a base of . Residents aged and over will account for of the projected growth, while child cohorts aged to and to will decrease in size.

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Burnside currently has an estimated 155 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 69 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 149 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 300. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 5.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.