Burswood at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
2,779
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Burswood.
The postcode for Burswood is 6100 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Burswood (6100) sits in the Victoria Park region of Western Australia.
Burswood has roughly 2,779 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Burswood scores 74/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burswood's population at 2,779, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,779
Median age
38
Family households
59%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
2,779
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
74
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burswood.
Local schools for Burswood
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Government School Catchment
Victoria Park Primary School
Lathlain Primary School
East Victoria Park Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burswood.
- What is the Burswood postcode?
- Burswood is in the 6100 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- Where is Burswood?
- Burswood is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6100. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- What is the average rent in Burswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Burswood?
- There are 20 schools serving Burswood on this page, including Perth Montessori School, Victoria Park Primary School, St Augustine's Primary School.
- How walkable is Burswood?
- Burswood has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burswood?
- Burswood is close to Lathlain, Victoria Park, East Perth, Rivervale, Kensington.
- What is the population of Burswood?
- The population of Burswood is approximately 2,779 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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