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Burns Beach Suburb Profile

Is Burns Beach a good suburb? Find out in our suburb review for Burns Beach, WA, 6028, including the latest median house price, suburb population and more.

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Burns Beach stands out as a northern Perth suburb where relaxed coastal living comes naturally. About 32 kilometres from Perth’s CBD and close to Catalina, it offers the ideal mix of seaside tranquillity and city access.

Families and professionals enjoy breathtaking coastal walks, parks, and community events while staying close to top schools, shopping, and reliable transport. Residents love the ocean views, landscaped paths, and the welcoming, supportive vibe.

Here, you’ll find spacious, modern homes along tree-lined streets. Burns Beach delivers a strong sense of belonging, easy access to essentials, and a high-quality lifestyle.

Key Statistics:

  • Post Code: 6028
  • Local Government: City of Joondalup
  • Land Area: 3.3 km2
  • Freestanding houses: 98.7%
  • Medium density housing: 1.3%
  • High density housing: 0.0%

Demographic Highlights

Burns Beach Greater Perth
Median Age 40 37
Median weekly household income $3,439 $1,865
Households with a mortgage 65.2% 41.9%
Households renting 8.3% 26.6%
Family households 93.1% 71.5%
Couples with children 60.1% 45.7%
Persons born overseas 53.9% 40.5%
Diploma or University qualification 43.8% 36.3%
Trade qualification (Certificate III or IV) 17.2% 16.9%
Unemployment rate 4.4% 5.3%

Demographic Data Source – ABS Census 2021
Median house and rental prices current as of March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Burns Beach sits in the City of Joondalup, right on the beautiful Indian Ocean coastline.
Why locals love it:

  • You get easy access to white-sand beaches and the Burns Beach Foreshore Park, perfect for walks, BBQs, or just soaking up the sunset.
  • The suburb offers a peaceful, safe vibe with leafy streets and friendly neighbours.
  • You’re close to shops, schools, parks, and all the perks of living near the coast without the city crowds.

Burns Beach sits about 32 kilometres northwest of the Perth CBD, making it an easy commute, usually around 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

You’re also just a 5-minute drive from Catalina, Satterley’s popular coastal community with three precincts across Clarkson and Mindarie. This means you can enjoy the best of both worlds:

Did you know: Catalina Green, the sustainable and convenient precinct in Clarkson, is closer to Perth via public transport compared to Burns Beach? Discover how easy life can be in Catalina.

Families in Burns Beach and the surrounding suburbs have access to excellent schools and early education options:

Childcare: Families in Burns Beach have easy access to childcare centres in nearby suburbs, including Mindarie Early Learning Centre, Keiki Early Learning Clarkson, and Joondalup Early Learning Centre. These centres offer quality care and flexible hours, just a short drive away.

There’s no shortage of options around Burns Beach for dining, shopping, and relaxing.:

Markets and boutiques: Check out the Burns Beach Twilight Market from November to March for local produce and unique finds.

You’ll find plenty of well-kept parks and playgrounds right in the suburb:

  • Burns Beach Foreshore Park: This is the local favourite, with shaded play areas, BBQs, picnic spots and easy beach access. It’s perfect for family outings any day of the week.
  • Neighbourhood parks: Fingal Park, Bengello Park, McIntyre Park and Windmill Park all offer playgrounds, open lawns, shady spots, and room to kick a footy or have a run around.

Check out even more parks and adventure playgrounds in Catalina, in Mindarie and Clarkson.

You’ll find plenty of ways to stay active and get involved in Burns Beach and Joondalup:

  • Burns Beach: Join local walking and running groups along the coast or get the kids involved in surf lifesaving or junior sports. Look out for regular community events in the area.
  • Joondalup: Play cricket, soccer, or bowls at the Joondalup Sports Association, swim, join a modern gym or a group fitness studio at HBF Arena Joondalup.

For even more clubs and activities, check out the sporting and community groups in Mindarie and Clarkson.

Catalina, a masterplanned community a 7 to 10-minute drive from Burns Beach in Clarkson and Mindarie, offers three unique precincts that form a vibrant and cohesive community:

  • More than 20% of the estate is planend as green space, including landscaped parks, nature reserves, playgrounds, and a 4ha green link.
  • Enjoy direct access to Mindarie Beach, a pristine stretch of coast where you can swim, stroll, or watch the sunset with your family.
  • Get incentives like fencing, landscaping, solar rebates, water efficiency bonuses, and NBN-ready homesites.
  • Live near the coast, shops, train stations, and with easy freeway access north and south. Enjoy a friendly, family-focused neighbourhood with regular community events.

Discover more reasons that buyers looking for land near Burns Beach are choosing Catalina in Clarkson and Mindarie.

  • Solar rebate (Stages 1–38): Get a solar package rebate when you build on time.
  • Solar rebate (Catalina Green Stage 39+): Solar rebate is also available for new buyers in Stage 39 and up.
  • WELS rebate (Stages 1–38): Receive $1,000 for water-efficient fixtures when you build and claim within 12 months.
  • Eco-Smart Lifestyle Bundle (Catalina Green Stage 39+): Eco-Smart rebate available when you build and claim within 12 months.

Learn more about incentives and rebates at Catalina, including a $20k bundle for eligible homesites in Catalina Green.