Burwood East at a glance
Median house
$1,335,000
Median unit
$720,500
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
10.7k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Burwood East.
The postcode for Burwood East is 3151 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Burwood East is $1,335,000.
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.
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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 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
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.
Population
10,675
Median age
41
Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,335,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $720,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$578/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$1,335,000
$720,500
10,675
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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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 (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.45%
Based on $1,335,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.17%
Based on $720,500 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 202670%
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.
804
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.
34
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burwood East.
Local schools for Burwood East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Burwood East Primary School
Burwood East Special Developmental School
Blackburn English Language 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 Burwood East.
- What is the median house price in Burwood East?
- The median house price in Burwood East, VIC 3151 is $1,335,000. The median unit price is $720,500.
- 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 of Melbourne, in VIC 3151. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- 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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