Burnside Heights Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Burnside Heights Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Burnside Heights Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Burnside Heights Schools
Nearby Top Schools 5
Southern Cross Grammar
Lakeview Senior College
Gilson College
Copperfield College
Australian International Academy of Education
Suburbs Near BURNSIDE HEIGHTS
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📍 About Burnside Heights
BURNSIDE HEIGHTS sits in Melbourne's western suburbs and houses 6,377 residents across a compact area, creating a density of 3,196 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.8M, reflecting impressive growth of 69% over the past decade.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the nearby Southern Cross Grammar, a private institution ranked #133 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Burnside Heights offers exceptional security for residents, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of just 1,866 per 100,000 people—remarkably low at 0.27 times the Victorian average of 6,810, establishing it as an extremely safe area.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse community character, with Chinese residents making up 6.40% of the population (approximately 408 people), closely aligning with the broader Victorian average.
Transport: Located approximately 30.0km from Melbourne's CBD, the suburb offers a 36-minute drive to the city centre by car, though residents should note there is no direct train station access.