Burnside at a glance
Population
309
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Burnside.
The postcode for Burnside is 6285 (WA).
Burnside (6285) sits in the Nannup region of Western Australia.
Burnside has roughly 309 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnside's population at 309, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
309
Median age
42
Family households
87%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
309
Median age: 42
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnside.
Local schools for Burnside
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Government School Catchment
Margaret River Primary School
Margaret River Senior High School
Rapids Landing Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Burnside.
- What is the Burnside postcode?
- Burnside is in the 6285 postcode, in WA, in the Nannup region.
- Where is Burnside?
- Burnside is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6285, in the Nannup region.
- What is the average rent in Burnside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Burnside?
- There are 6 schools serving Burnside on this page, including St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Margaret River Primary School, Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus.
- What suburbs are near Burnside?
- Burnside is close to Bramley, Yebble, Margaret River, Prevelly, Gracetown.
- What is the population of Burnside?
- The population of Burnside is approximately 309 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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