Burwood East vs Vermont South
The verdict
Burwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.42M in Vermont South. Burwood East is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 18.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Vermont South rates higher (80 vs 57/100 in Burwood East).
Scores
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 86 |
| Transport | 91 | 87 |
| Education | 89 | 85 |
| Liveability | 89 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,675 | 11,954 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,610 | $1,944 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.0% | 57.7% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 51.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Burwood East Moderate Growth · Vermont South Moderate Growth
Property
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | $640K | $835K |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | -16.5% |
| 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
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 478 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 674 | 385 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 206 | 151 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,119 | 3,614 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 6 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burwood East · Vermont South
Transport
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 13 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 550 m |
Liveability
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 2 |
| Parks | 35 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 20.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood East | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,675 | 11,954 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,346 | 12,160 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,818 | 15,474 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.70% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood East or Vermont South?
Vermont South has the higher residential safety score (Burwood East 57/100 vs Vermont South 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood East or Vermont South?
Burwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Burwood East or Vermont South?
Vermont South has a higher average school ICSEA (Burwood East 1083 vs Vermont South 1087; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burwood East or Vermont South?
Burwood East has the higher transport score (Burwood East 91/100 vs Vermont South 87/100).
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