The size of Burakin is approximately 342.8 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 0.2% of total area. The population of Burakin in 2011 was 304 people. By 2016 the population was 12 showing a population decline of 96.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Burakin is 50-59 years. Households in Burakin are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Burakin work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 71.6% of the homes in Burakin were owner-occupied compared with 72.8% in 2016.