Burwood East
Burwood East Property & Rent
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Burwood East Safety
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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
Burwood East Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Burwood East Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Huntingtower School
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Avila College
Wesley College
Suburbs Near BURWOOD EAST
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📍 About Burwood East
BURWOOD EAST is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 10,675 residents, creating a comfortable density of 2,504 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth momentum, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting median house prices at $1.3M following impressive 64% growth over the past decade, while units have reached a median of $0.7M after rising 32% over the same period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting the well-regarded Forest Hill College ranking #34 among public schools, complemented by the prestigious nearby private option Huntingtower School at #6 in the private school rankings.
Safety: The suburb maintains reasonable safety levels with a crime rate of 7,663 per 100,000 residents as recorded by the Crime Statistics Agency in September 2025, sitting at 1.13 times the Victorian average of 6,810 and remaining close to typical state safety standards.
Demographics: Burwood East features significant cultural diversity, with Chinese residents making up 30.40% of the population (approximately 3,245 people), establishing it as one of Melbourne's major Chinese communities.
Transport: Located approximately 25.2km from the CBD with a typical 29-minute drive, the area offers convenient access to the city centre, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.