Burnside Heights vs Hillside (Melton)
The verdict
Burnside Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $747K versus $750K in Hillside (Melton). Burnside Heights rates higher for liveability (86 vs 73). Burnside Heights is closer to the coast (16.5 km vs 21.2 km).
Scores
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 61 |
| Transport | 54 | 51 |
| Education | 69 | 57 |
| Liveability | 86 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,377 | 17,331 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,246 | $2,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Burnside Heights High Growth · Hillside (Melton) High Growth
Property
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $747K | $750K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $531K |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | -2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 92 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 172 | 231 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,819 | 2,152 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnside Heights · Hillside (Melton)
Transport
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 12 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 127 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 21.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.4 km | 23.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Burnside Heights | Hillside (Melton) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,377 | 17,331 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,380 | 17,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,521 | 39,465 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.01% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burnside Heights or Hillside (Melton)?
Burnside Heights and Hillside (Melton) have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Burnside Heights or Hillside (Melton)?
Burnside Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $747K versus $750K.
Which has better schools, Burnside Heights or Hillside (Melton)?
Burnside Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Burnside Heights 1078 vs Hillside (Melton) 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burnside Heights or Hillside (Melton)?
Burnside Heights has the higher transport score (Burnside Heights 54/100 vs Hillside (Melton) 51/100).
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