Burwood East, VIC 3151
City of WhitehorseAll suburbs in postcode 3151
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Median house price
$1,335,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Burwood East at a glance
- Median unit
- $720,500
- Weekly rent
- $630
- Houses · units $578
- Population
- 10.7k
- Median age 41
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Burwood East
Houses change hands at $1,335,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $720,500, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $267,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Burwood East
Burwood East (3151) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,335,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Burwood East has roughly 10,675 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Burwood East scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 786 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Schools in Burwood East
Schools serving Burwood East: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 34/100
- Transit
- 50/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Burwood East's population at 10,675, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 70%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.45% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,335,000 price tag). Units yield 4.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 2.45%
- On the $1,335,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.17%
- On the $720,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
694 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 786 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Burwood East
- What is the median house price in Burwood East?
- The median house price in Burwood East, VIC 3151 is $1,335,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $720,500.
- How much is my house worth in Burwood East?
- A useful starting point is the Burwood East median house price of $1,335,000 (units $720,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Burwood East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Burwood East is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,335,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Burwood East: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Burwood East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Burwood East postcode?
- Burwood East is in the 3151 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- Where is Burwood East?
- Burwood East is a suburb in the City of Whitehorse area, VIC 3151.
- What is the average rent in Burwood East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $578.
- What schools are in Burwood East?
- There are 20 schools serving Burwood East on this page, including Burwood East Primary School, Burwood East Special Developmental School, Blackburn English Language School.
- How walkable is Burwood East?
- Burwood East has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burwood East?
- Burwood East is close to Burwood Heights, Blackburn South, Houston, Syndal, Glen Waverley.
- What is the population of Burwood East?
- The population of Burwood East is approximately 10,675 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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