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Burwood

Eastern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,581,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $867,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 5,414
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 25.0%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Burwood Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.6M
House Growth
+49% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$868K
Unit Growth
+33% 2014-2024
3BR House
$640/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$678/week
2BR Unit
$600/week

Burwood Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 5,414 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
820
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 105 12.8%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 621 75.7%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 13 1.6%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 18 2.2%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 63 7.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Burwood Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

15,147
Total Population
2,490
People/km² Density
25.0%
Chinese Population
Well Above Avg

Main Ethnicities

1
Chinese
3,792 people
25.0%
2
English
3,167 people
20.9%
3
Aust
2,803 people
18.5%
4
Irish
1,114 people
7.4%
5
Indian
1,022 people
6.8%

Transport

14.8 km
Distance to CBD
24 mins
Drive to CBD
55 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Burwood Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Local Schools 2

96.1 Score

Mount Scopus Memorial College

Private Co-ed
95.9 Score

Presbyterian Ladies' College

Private Co-ed

Nearby Top Schools 6

95.9 Score

Huntingtower School

Private Co-ed Mount Waverley
92.2 Score

Korowa Anglican Girls' School

Private Co-ed Glen Iris
90.0 Score

Siena College Ltd

Private Co-ed Camberwell
89.6 Score

Sacre Coeur

Private Co-ed Glen Iris
86.6 Score

Avila College

Private Co-ed Mount Waverley
79.2 Score

Ashwood High School

Public Co-ed Ashwood

Suburbs Near BURWOOD

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 8 nearby suburbs
ASHWOOD
$1.6M House
$1.0M Unit
BLACKBURN SOUTH
$1.4M House
$713K Unit
BOX HILL SOUTH
$1.5M House
$985K Unit
BURWOOD EAST
$1.3M House
$721K Unit
CAMBERWELL
$2.5M House
$900K Unit
GLEN IRIS
$2.7M House
$648K Unit
MOUNT WAVERLEY
$1.6M House
$1.1M Unit
SURREY HILLS
$2.3M House
$1.1M Unit

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📍 About Burwood

BURWOOD is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 15,147 residents across a density of 2,490 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.6M, representing growth of 49% over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.9M, up 33% over the same period.

Education: The area is served by Mount Scopus Memorial College, a local private school ranked #8 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Burwood maintains a strong safety profile with a crime rate of 5,414 per 100,000 residents, which is 0.79 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The suburb hosts a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 25.00% of the population (approximately 3,786 people).

Transport: Located approximately 14.8km from the CBD, Burwood offers a 24-minute drive to the city centre, with train station access available in the neighbouring area.