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Burnside vs Caroline Springs, VIC suburb comparison

Burnside for families and schools; Caroline Springs for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BurnsideCaroline Springs

Overall score

Burnside

60.1/100

Caroline Springs

71.4/100

Crime rate

Burnside

45.6 / 1k

Caroline Springs

53.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Burnside

64

Caroline Springs

270

Population

Burnside

5,800

Caroline Springs

24,488

Metric leadBurnside 3Caroline Springs 8across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryBurnsideCaroline Springs
Overall score60.1/10071.4/100
Housing (desirability)74.5/10070.7/100
Crime rate45.6 / 1k53.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools68
Parks & reserves423
Public transport stops2087
Walkability76.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities64270
Planning activity1135
Population5,80024,488
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/107/10

Comparison summary

Burnside is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Caroline Springs is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

On the data, Burnside is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Caroline Springs answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.

Burnside suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Caroline Springs is the stronger match for retirees and investors.

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