Burwood Heights at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
10.7k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Burwood Heights.
The postcode for Burwood Heights is 3151 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Burwood Heights (3151) sits in the Whitehorse region of Victoria.
Burwood Heights has roughly 10,675 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Heights 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 Heights's population at 10,675, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
10,675
Median age
41
Family households
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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)
$439/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$373/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,675
Median age: 41
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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 Heights.
Local schools for Burwood Heights
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Government School Catchment
Burwood East Primary School
Burwood East Special Developmental School
Blackburn English Language 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 Burwood Heights.
- What is the Burwood Heights postcode?
- Burwood Heights is in the 3151 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Whitehorse region.
- Where is Burwood Heights?
- Burwood Heights 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 Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $439, for units it's $373.
- What schools are in Burwood Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Burwood Heights on this page, including Burwood East Primary School, Burwood East Special Developmental School, Blackburn English Language School.
- How walkable is Burwood Heights?
- Burwood Heights 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 Heights?
- Burwood Heights is close to Burwood East, Blackburn South, Houston, Syndal, Glen Waverley.
- What is the population of Burwood Heights?
- The population of Burwood Heights is approximately 10,675 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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