Burnside
QLD 4560 • Rest of QLD
About Burnside
Burnside is a residential locality immediately south-west of Nambour in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland. With a population of around 3,104, it was named after an 1881 farm selection by Irish immigrant Patrick King. The suburb has a mix of established homes on larger blocks and newer developments, with a quietly evolving character as Nambour undergoes revitalisation. It appeals to those seeking affordable hinterland living on the Sunshine Coast.
Burnside offers a community-oriented lifestyle with proximity to Nambour's shops, cafés, and the Nambour General Hospital. St John's College is a notable local school, and the area is close to the Sunshine Coast hinterland's scenic drives, markets, and rainforest walks. Residents enjoy a peaceful neighbourhood feel while being just 5 minutes from Nambour's town centre and 20 minutes from the coast.
Burnside falls under postcode 4560 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nicklin electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 620 — Nambour to Mapleton 10 min
- 615 — Nambour to Maroochydore 30 min
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Nambour station 2.5 km away on the North Coast Line. Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast CBD) is 20 min by car.
Hilly terrain with limited footpaths. Car needed for most errands though Nambour town centre is a short drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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551 Mapleton Road
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School Road
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Blaxland Road
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Windsor Road
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793 Oakey Flat Road
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Flaxton Drive
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Main Street
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70 Windsor Road
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1 Carroll Street
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Coronation Avenue
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Perwillowen Road
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177 Currie Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 103
- 2. New Zealand 95
- 3. South Africa 32
- 4. Philippines 23
- 5. Germany 21
- 6. India 21
- 7. Singapore 13
- 8. Netherlands 9
- 9. Scotland 8
- 10. Pakistan 7
- 11. United States 7
- 12. Fiji 6
- 13. Ireland 6
- 14. Canada 5
- 15. Thailand 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)