Burrill Lake (NSW)

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According to ABS demographic updates and post-Census address verification by Districts, the suburb of Burrill Lake has a projected residency of approximately 1,715 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 67 people (3.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,782 residents. This shift is calculated from a base resident population of 1,697, determined by Districts from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 37 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 398 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density profile with ample physical capacity for future residential expansion. Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Burrill Lake has shown steady development patterns, recording a 1.5% compound annual growth rate that outpaced the wider SA3 region. The expansion during this timeframe was mainly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of the overall population increases.

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The workforce in the suburb of Burrill Lake is evenly distributed between professional and trade-based roles, with a strong presence in vital service industries and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, according to compiled regional statistics from Districts. In March 2026, there were 649 employed locals, while the jobless rate stood at 0.7% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and the participation rate was considerably lower (49.1% relative to 60.6% across Regional NSW). Census records indicate that a modest 10.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.

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Based on Districts compiling the most recent postcode tax data published for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Burrill Lake recorded a median income of $40,201 and an average income of $53,810. These figures sit below national marks and compare with medians of $52,390 and averages of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $44,350 for the median and $59,363 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Burrill Lake all rank in the 12th percentile relative to the rest of the nation. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 29.5% of residents (505 people), closely matching the wider regional pattern where of the population falls into this range. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving residents with only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential properties in the suburb of Burrill Lake, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 90.4% separate houses and 9.6% alternative housing structures (including townhouses, flats, and other dwellings), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses make up 82.6% and alternative structures account for 17.4%. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Burrill Lake was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average, standing at 48.1%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (31.1%) or rented (20.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was below the Regional NSW average at $1,571, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $350, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Burrill Lake are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and rental rates are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.2%, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 32.8%, and single parent families at 11.4%. Single-person households and group living arrangements constitute the remaining 31.8% of households, with lone person households representing 29.8% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The local community experiences low tertiary education rates, with university graduation levels at 14.7%, which is considerably lower than the statewide average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a demographic challenge and a clear focus area for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with 44.4% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificate level credentials at 34.7%.

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Public transport connectivity includes 25 active stops within the suburb of Burrill Lake, serviced by a combination of bus networks. These stops accommodate 12 distinct routes, which provide a total of 179 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as favorable, with residents generally living within 243 meters of their closest stop. As the locality is predominantly residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the principal transit choice for 95% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents (10.4%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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Public health outcomes in the suburb of Burrill Lake are close to national trends, based on Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and the incidence of long-term medical conditions, with common health concerns appearing across both young and senior cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is notably low, encompassing approximately 48% of residents (~827 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Burrill Lake exhibits a low level of cultural diversity, with 89.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 96.5% using only English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.5% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.6% of the population compared to 0.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in the suburb of Burrill Lake is 47 years, placing it well above the Regional NSW average of 43 years and substantially higher than the national median of 38 years. The demographic breakdown shows a high concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (16.2%), whereas the 15 - 24 age group is small (8.2%) relative to Regional NSW. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.6% to 13.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 8.7% to 9.8%. In contrast, the to group decreased from to . By the suburb of Burrill Lake is projected to undergo notable changes in its age profile, led by a growth ( people) in the to cohort, which will rise to from .

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Burrill Lake currently has an estimated 104 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 50 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 29% by 2041 (to approximately 134 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 150. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.