Burwood East
VIC 3151 · Whitehorse
10,675 (2021) → 12,346 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burwood East is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3151, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.25M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 15km inland. Burwood East has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (16.21%), India (5.04%), Greece (3.83%), Sri Lanka (3.83%), Malaysia (3.53%)
Top languages: Mandarin (19.33%), Greek (7.63%), Cantonese (6.3%), Sinhal (2.9%), Vietnamese (2.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1108 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Burwood East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
- Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- Burwood East Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Blackburn English Language SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
- Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BurwoodSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aurora SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1049
- Orchard Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1124
- Glendal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1157
- Mount Waverley North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1146
- St Christopher's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1132
- St Luke the Evangelist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1107
- St Scholastica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1064
- Mount Waverley Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Emmaus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1074
- Mount Waverley Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1117
- Holy Saviour Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1107
- Wesley College - Glen Waverley CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Burwood East
Is Burwood East safe?
Burwood East has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,119 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Burwood East?
In Burwood East, the .
How far is Burwood East from Melbourne CBD?
Burwood East is about 17.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Burwood East?
Burwood East has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burwood East?
Burwood East has a transport score of 91/100 and 51 bus stops.