Burnside Heights at a glance
Median house
$780,000
Median unit
$295,920
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
6,377
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Burnside Heights.
The postcode for Burnside Heights is 3023 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Burnside Heights is $780,000.
Burnside Heights (3023) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $780,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Burnside Heights has roughly 6,377 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Burnside Heights scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnside Heights's population at 6,377, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 5% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,377
Median age
33
Family households
93%
Lone person
5%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $780,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $295,920, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$780,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $295,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$411/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$780,000
$295,920
6,377
Median age: 33
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.54% (median rent $381/wk against a $780,000 price tag). Units yield 7.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.54%
Based on $780,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.22%
Based on $295,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
129
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnside Heights.
Local schools for Burnside Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kings Park Primary School
Kororoit Creek Primary School
Taylors Hill Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Burnside Heights.
- What is the median house price in Burnside Heights?
- The median house price in Burnside Heights, VIC 3023 is $780,000. The median unit price is $295,920.
- What is the Burnside Heights postcode?
- Burnside Heights is in the 3023 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Burnside Heights?
- Burnside Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3023. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Burnside Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $411.
- What schools are in Burnside Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Burnside Heights on this page, including Gilson College, Kings Park Primary School, Kororoit Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Burnside Heights?
- Burnside Heights has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burnside Heights?
- Burnside Heights is close to Kings Park, Taylors Hill, Delahey, Albanvale, Caroline Springs.
- What is the population of Burnside Heights?
- The population of Burnside Heights is approximately 6,377 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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