Located in Queensland, Burrum River sits 284 km from Brisbane CBD, around 3 hours 15 minutes by car. The locality has 259 residents, a median age of 52, and a median household income of $53,300 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 2.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,582. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 259. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Burrum River safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Burrum River sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.
1 offences
50.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20246 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Burrum River is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Burrum River.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 117
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Fraser Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Burrum River is home to 259 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $53,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
259
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$53,300/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,582/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$23,556/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.9%
Total Dwellings
87
Owner-Occupier Rate
93.6%
Houses
98.9%
Rental Stress
24.4%
Mortgage Stress
35.6%
Work From Home
25.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 75.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 81.1%
- Employment Rate
- 30.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,576 a year through Fraser Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Fraser Coast
In the year to August 2026, 1,578 new dwellings were approved across Fraser Coast. That mix is 1,395 houses and 183 units. Approvals are down 8.2% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 6 to 20 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 6 to 20 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Butchulla People Land & Sea Claim #2.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Maryborough, 30.7 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 10 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 6.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,074 mm
- 91 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.0°C
- 5 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 9.7°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4659, 12 of 5,579 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (63 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4659, 2,499 rooftop-solar systems totalling 13.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,668 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 197 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Batt Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Batt | 43.7% | 56.3% | +3.8 |
| 2022 | Keith Pitt | 39.9% | 60.1% | -4.4 |
| 2019 | Keith Pitt | 35.5% | 64.5% | +6.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by John Barounis Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John Barounis LNP | 52.8% |
| 2020 | Bruce Saunders ALP | 61.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Burrum River?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
Burrum Heads QLD 4659
Howard QLD 4659
Torbanlea QLD 4662
Pacific Haven QLD 4659
Buxton QLD 4660
Burrum Town QLD 4659
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Common questions about Burrum River
Is Burrum River a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Burrum River is low (24/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Burrum River?
Burrum River has a moderate recorded bushfire history (61/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Burrum River?
Burrum River, QLD had a population of 259 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Burrum River, QLD?
The postcode for Burrum River, QLD is 4659.
How far is Burrum River from Brisbane?
Burrum River is 284 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 196 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Burrum River?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Burrum River was $53,300 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Burrum River?
There are too few current rental listings in Burrum River for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Burrum River?
The median age of residents in Burrum River was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Burrum River at risk of bushfire?
Burrum River has a moderate recorded bushfire history (61/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in Burrum River?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Burrum River, Maryborough (30.7 km away), summer days average 31°C, winter nights 9.7°C, 1,074 mm of rain a year over 91 rainy days, and 5 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Burrum River?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Burrum River belong to?
Burrum River sits within the Fraser Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Burrum River?
The average residential rates bill through Fraser Coast is $1,576 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Burrum River?
Across Fraser Coast, 1,578 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 8.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Burrum River in?
Burrum River sits within the federal Division of Hinkler, currently held by David Batt (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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