Burwood
VIC 3125 · Whitehorse
15,147 (2021) → 18,725 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burwood is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3125, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is about 12km inland. Burwood has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3125 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (13.4%), India (6.23%), Sri Lanka (3.18%), Malaysia (3%), England (2.03%)
Top languages: Mandarin (16.48%), Cantonese (4.33%), Greek (2.97%), Sinhal (2.26%), Hindi (1.95%)
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 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1207
- Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1159
- Wattle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
- St Scholastica's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1067
- Emmaus College - Burwood CampusCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ashwood SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1058
- Essex Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1150
- Parkhill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1098
- Ashwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1093
- Frank Dando Sports AcademySecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1023
- Kingswood CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1162
- Roberts McCubbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1120
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1142
- Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1191
- Mount Waverley Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1169
- Surrey Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1166
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Burwood
Is Burwood safe?
Burwood has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 5,103 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Burwood?
In Burwood, the .
How far is Burwood from Melbourne CBD?
Burwood is about 13.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Burwood?
Burwood has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1139 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burwood?
Burwood has a transport score of 90/100 and 59 bus stops.