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VIC · Yarra Council
Burnley, 3121
Est. population · Jun 2025
772
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
32
Median income
$2,423/wk
Employment rate
73.4%
Languages at home
12.3%non-English
Most common: Greek, Vietnamese, Japanese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Burnley is a lively inner smaller community with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with schools and childcare nearby. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses, trams, and trains covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Burnley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$675/wk
Population (ERP)
772
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#130
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
62nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
95th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 39% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2311th in Australia
- State rank
- 488th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #130 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #305 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $675
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
772(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 62th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +12
- Growth rank in VIC
- 62th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~800), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,423
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 392
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 73.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 67 / 168 / 106
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 223
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 138
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 288.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +23.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage19
- B22 Graffiti20
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle40
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception18
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer20
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 17
- Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
- 1,146
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 95th
School list
- Melbourne Girls CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1142 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 1,531 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Kevin's CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1192 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 2,087 students · Top SEA quarter 76% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1175 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 685 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Hawthorn West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1165 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Rossbourne SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 147 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Erasmus Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1187 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 85% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1188 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 1,957 students · Top SEA quarter 76% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 316 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 369 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Glenferrie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 244 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burnley Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Burnley Station
- Burnley Station
- Burnley Station
- Burnley Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
130 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 libraries · 3 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 29/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.26
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.26
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 12.59
Food & drink(1)
- Serotonin EateryCafe
52 Madden Grove
Community(1)
- Burnley Library Building (914)Library
Sport & outdoors(21)
- Burnley Golf CourseGolf course
- Athol J Brown ReservePark
- Golden Square Bicentennial ParkPark
- Kevin Bartlett ReservePark
2-6 F.R. Smith Drive, Burnley
- Loys PaddockPark
- Park (5)
- Twickenham Crescent ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (3)
- Burnley OvalSports field
- Collingwood City Soccer ClubSports field
- J A Loughnan OvalSports field
- Kevin Bartlett Reserve - Fletcher 2Sports field
- Richmond Soccer ClubSports field
- Sports field
Transport(8)
1 bus stops · 2 tram stops · 5 train stations
Other(36)
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (19)
- 925 Burnley Bicycle ShedBicycle Parking
Burnley
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- City of YarraBicycle Repair Station
- University of MelbourneBicycle Repair Station
- Drinking water (8)
- Fitness Station
- Burnley GardensGarden
- Burnley Quadrangle CourtyardGarden
- Central LawnGarden
- Garden (2)
- Herb GardenGarden
- Hitchmough Grasslands GardenGarden
- Oak LawnGarden
- Rose GardenGarden
- Sunken GardenGarden
- Burnley Golf Course Car ParkParking
- Parking (26)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- Parking Space
- Picnic Table (5)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Public toilets
- 939 Burnley Big ShadeShelter
- 940 Burnley Summer HouseShelter
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
- The University of Melbourne, Burnley CampusUniversity
500 Yarra Boulevard, Burnley
- mykiVending machine
- Vending machine (2)
- City of YarraWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (4)
- Waste Disposal
- 905 Burnley Mud Hut ShelterWilderness Hut
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Athol J Brown ReservePark
- Golden Square Bicentennial ParkPark
- Kevin Bartlett ReservePark
- Loys PaddockPark
- Twickenham Crescent ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Epworth Hawthorn (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
26 planning-related records
2021· 11 proposals
July 2021
- Partial demolition, alterations & additions to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a double-storey extension and a front fence.18 CRIMEA ST BURNLEY 3121NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Construction of two new dwellings.14 MADDEN GR BURNLEY 3121NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of an extension and first floor terrace to the existing dwelling.58 GIBDON ST BURNLEY 3121NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
- VICSMART: installation of solar panels40 Madden GrLapsed
April 2021
- Part demolition, alterations and construction of a first floor addition to the existing dwelling28 MADDEN GR BURNLEY 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART Amendment to the endorsed plans for the installation of an inverter associated with approved solar panels.207 Stawell StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: New back fence13 Crimea StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Section 72 Amendment to Planning permit PLN17/0453 to amend the plans to change the roof terrace access from the approved angled door to a sliding door.249 STAWELL ST BURNLEY 3121Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation of a solar energy system (solar panels) attached to a dwelling.207 Stawell StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Section 72 Amendment to planning permit PLN17/0308 for various modifications to the endorsed plans, including the addition of a pergola at second floor of Unit 2; changes to privacy screening; new planter box added to the northern boundary (second floor of Unit 2); changes to windows; and various material changes.60 Gibdon StNOD issued by a delegate
January 2021
- VICSMART: New rear fence20 Crimea StNo permit required
2020· 15 proposals
December 2020
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations to dwelling8 Crimea StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Development of the land with an eight-storey building (plus roof-top plant) for the purpose of a food and drink premises (permit required use), restricted retail and office uses with alterations to access to a Road Zone (Category 1) and a reduction in the car parking requirement of the Yarra Planning Scheme.173-177 BARKLY AVE BURNLEY 3121NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Construct and display an internally illuminated business identification sign.570 Swan StWithdrawn
October 2020
- Full demolition of existing buildings, the construction of ten townhouse dwellings, a vehicle crossover and a reduction in the car parking requirements.27-31 GIBDON ST BURNLEY 3121NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
September 2020
- Two lot subdivision60 Gibdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- VICSMART: Buildings & Works572 Swan StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Partial demolition for alterations and a double storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling (including partial demolition at No.207 Stawell Street, Burnley).205 Stawell StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART: Installation of solar panels150 Stawell StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Application to end Section 173 Agreement27-31 Gibdon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for alterations and additions, including construction of a third level (attic storage) to the existing dwelling and part demolition32 Madden GrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Construction of front and side fencing.58 Adam StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- s72 Amendment: to amend the permit to include a creation of a drainage easement E-1, same easement dimensions as carriageway easement per the attached plans.570 Swan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Construction of a ground and first floor dwelling extension58 Adam StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to the existing dwelling to convert the garage into a multipurpose room.3/48 Loyola GrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Partial demolition of the existing toilet block building4 F R Smith DrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GIBDON-CITYLINK IN RAMP ON, undefined05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 26/11/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SWAN STREET25 Nov 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 26/11/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SWAN STREET, undefined25 Nov 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- BURNLEY GARDENSNH2052
- WALLEN ROAD BRIDGE HAWTHORNNH0380
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Melbourne
- Member of Parliament
- Sarah WITTY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,369
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 26.0%Labor 74.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).
Coalition 28.5%Labor 71.5%
2.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BurnleyLabor 71.1% · Coalition 28.9% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- CremorneLabor 72.2% · Coalition 27.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Richmond CentralLabor 76.7% · Coalition 23.3% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- RichmondLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- HawksburnLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Yarra Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.