Burnley North at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
31.5k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Burnley North.
The postcode for Burnley North is 3121 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Burnley North (3121) sits in the Yarra region of Victoria.
Burnley North has roughly 31,534 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Burnley North scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnley North's population at 31,534, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
31,534
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,534
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnley North.
Local schools for Burnley North
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Government School Catchment
Yarra Primary School
Richmond High School
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burnley North.
- What is the Burnley North postcode?
- Burnley North is in the 3121 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Yarra region.
- Where is Burnley North?
- Burnley North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3121. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Yarra region.
- What is the average rent in Burnley North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Burnley North?
- There are 20 schools serving Burnley North on this page, including Trinity Catholic School, Yarra Primary School, Richmond High School.
- How walkable is Burnley North?
- Burnley North has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burnley North?
- Burnley North is close to Victoria Gardens, Hawthorn West, Hawthorn North, Richmond South, Richmond.
- What is the population of Burnley North?
- The population of Burnley North is approximately 31,534 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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