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BURWOOD伯伍德

Eastern Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$1,581,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$867,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate5,414
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local25.0%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local2
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

BURWOOD Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

BURWOOD median house price is $1.58M, with +49% growth over 10 years, 46% above Melbourne median, unit median $868K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,581,000
House Growth
+49%2014-2024
Unit Price
$867,500
Unit Growth
+33%2014-2024
3BR House
$640/wk
2BR House
$550/wk
3BR Unit
$678/wk
2BR Unit
$600/wk

BURWOOD Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 5,414 per 100k residents, 21% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 5,414 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
820
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BURWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 15,147, 25.0% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

15,147
Total Population
2,490
/km² Density
25.0%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
Chinese
3,792 people
25.0%
2
English
3,167 people
20.9%
3
Aust
2,803 people
18.5%
4
Irish
1,114 people
7.4%
5
Indian
1,022 people
6.8%

Transport

14.8 km
To CBD
24 min
Drive to CBD
55 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

BURWOOD Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 8 neighbours
ASHWOOD
$1.6MHouse
$1.0MUnit
GLEN IRIS
$2.7MHouse
$648KUnit
BOX HILL SOUTH
$1.5MHouse
$985KUnit
CAMBERWELL
$2.5MHouse
$900KUnit
BURWOOD EAST
$1.3MHouse
$721KUnit
BLACKBURN SOUTH
$1.4MHouse
$713KUnit
SURREY HILLS
$2.3MHouse
$1.1MUnit
MOUNT WAVERLEY
$1.6MHouse
$1.1MUnit

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BURWOOD Overview

BURWOOD is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 15,147 residents across a density of 2,490 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.6M, representing growth of 49% over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.9M, up 33% over the same period.

Education: The area is served by Mount Scopus Memorial College, a local private school ranked #8 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Burwood maintains a strong safety profile with a crime rate of 5,414 per 100,000 residents, which is 0.79 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making it a very safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The suburb hosts a substantial Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 25.00% of the population (approximately 3,786 people).

Transport: Located approximately 14.8km from the CBD, Burwood offers a 24-minute drive to the city centre, with train station access available in the neighbouring area.

BURWOOD FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BURWOOD has a median house price of $1.6M, up 49% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.9M, up 33% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.