Median house price
$1.39M
+7.1% change
VIC · Whitehorse Council
Burwood East, 3151
Est. population · Jun 2025
12,398
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.7%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,610/wk
Employment rate
54.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,386,500
Languages at home
56.5%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Whitehorse Council, Burwood East is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trams also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Burwood East snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
12,398
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
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
#76
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
67th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 65.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 517th in Australia
- State rank
- 192nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #76 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #141 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $650
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,386,500
- Median price change
- +7.1%
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) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
12,398(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +12.7% over 5 years · 72th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +12.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +136
- Change in 5 years
- +1,397
- Growth rank in VIC
- 72th 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 (~13,150), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,675
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,610
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 351 of 4,373
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,147
- Employment rate
- 54.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,966 / 726 / 320
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)
- 979
- Against the person
- 106
- Against property
- 703
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.7%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft60
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle209
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store110
- B49 Other Theft74
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception69
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
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,118.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Blackburn English Language SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Burwood East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 89% · 520 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Burwood East Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 79 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 63% · 442 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 356 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Aurora SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 270 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Orchard Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1130 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 592 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Glendal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1157 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 92% · 886 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Waverley North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1142 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 541 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Christopher's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1141 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.9 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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Greenwood Burwood EastLakeside Drivechildcare
- Insight Early Learningchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68
- Benwerrin Reserve/Burwood Hwy #68
- Middleborough Rd/Burwood Hwy #66
- Old Burwood Rd/Burwood Hwy #67
- Old Burwood Rd/Burwood Hwy #67
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
278 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 restaurants · 7 cafes · 5 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 22 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 25 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 35 parks mapped in suburb, 22 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 64 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 25 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.66
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.34
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.28
Food & drink(25)
- Bakers DelightBakery
Unit G10 172-210 Burwood Highway
- Acre EateryCafe
- Barkery Cafe - RSPCACafe
- Cafe
- EastwoodCafe
1 Robinlee Avenue, Burwood East
- Norwood CafeCafe
- Piatella Cafe BarCafe
- Selene's Chocolate CafeCafe
- Grill'dFast food
- KFCFast food
- MarrybrownFast food
- SchnitzFast food
- SubwayFast food
- BlossomRestaurant
- Burwood Teppanyaki HouseRestaurant
145 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
- Cafe OggiRestaurant
1 Lakeside Drive
- China BarRestaurant
Unit G8 172-210 Burwood Highway
- Discovery BBQRestaurant
Unit F3 172 Burwood Highway
- Dragon Hot PotRestaurant
Unit Shop G15 172-210 Burwood Highway
- Gold Leaf Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
155 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
- Nando'sRestaurant
Unit 29 172 Burwood Highway
- New Northcote BrewhouseRestaurant
- Pai ThaiRestaurant
Unit G18/19 172-210 Burwood Highway
- Shanghai StreetRestaurant
- SofiaRestaurant
Shopping(8)
- BP ShopConvenience store
- 289 Asian SupermarketSupermarket
- ALDISupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
172-210 Burwood Highway
- Hokkien MarketSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
- Greenwood Burwood EastChildcare
6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East
- Blackburn English Language SchoolSchool
120 Eley Street
- Burwood East Primary SchoolSchool
401 Blackburn Road
- Burwood East Special SchoolSchool
18 Manooka Street
- Burwood Heights Primary SchoolSchool
174 Mahoneys Road
- Forest Hill CollegeSchool
178-198 Mahoneys Road
Health & services(5)
- Burwood Specialist CareClinic
323 Blackburn Road
- Marina RadiologyMedical clinic
- AmcalPharmacy
- Quality Pharmacy 777Pharmacy
- RSPCA Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(55)
- Ballyshannassy ParkPark
- Benwerrin ReservePark
- Burwood Highway ReservePark
- Donaldson's ReservePark
- Doondoo Street ReservePark
- East Burwood ReservePark
298-336 Burwood Highway
- Highbury ParkPark
- Lawrence ReservePark
- Lincoln Street ReservePark
- Melbourne Water Pipe ReservePark
- Narmara-Sugarloaf ReservePark
- Park (11)
- Pickford Paddock (North)Park
- Pickford Paddock (South)Park
- Ramsey RisePark
- Reedwood Avenue ReservePark
- Sugarloaf-Hotham ReservePark
- Travers Crescent ReservePark
- Village GreenPark
- Witchwood GullyPark
- Playground (22)
- Nunawading Basketball StadiumSports centre
- Forest Hill High School Soccer PitchSports field
- Sports field
Transport(34)
27 bus stops · 7 tram stops
Other(53)
- BWSAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Active AudiologyAudiologist
- Glossed Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
Hawthorn Road
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- TABBookmaker
- Car wash (2)
- Sparkling CarwashCar wash
- KmartDepartment Store
- Drinking water (2)
- Garden (3)
- Kmart Garden CentreGarden Centre
- New Saigon Asian GroceryGrocery
- Quest Burwood EastHotel
315 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
- Ben & Jerry'sIce Cream
- Loading Dock
- Burwood Brickworks Shopping CentreMall
- Burwood OneMall
- Lotus Care MassageMassage
- Burwood East MotelMotel
355 Blackburn Road
- Burwood One Undercover ParkingParking
- Parking (49)
- Parking Entrance (6)
- Parking Space (15)
- Balloon CornerParty
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
- RSPCA ShopPet
- BPPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- Anglican Church of the AscensionPlace of worship
- Burwood Heights Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
347 Blackburn Road
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
Hawthorn Road
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Melbourne Seafood FactorySeafood
- Burwood TerraceSocial Facility
699 Highbury Road, Burwood East
- TelstraTelephone
- Blackburn VelodromeTrack
- Track (8)
- Trolley Bay (7)
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Waste Basket (2)
- Yes
- Yes
11 Sevenoaks Road, Burwood East
- Yes
13 Sevenoaks Road, Burwood East
- Yes
15 Sevenoaks Road, Burwood East
- Yes
17 Sevenoaks Road, Burwood East
- Yes
5-7 Sevenoaks Road, Burwood East
- Yes
9 Sevenoaks Road, Burwood East
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
24 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ballyshannassy ParkPark
- Benwerrin ReservePark
- Burwood Highway ReservePark
- Donaldson's ReservePark
- Doondoo Street ReservePark
- East Burwood ReservePark
- Highbury ParkPark
- Lawrence ReservePark
- Lincoln Street ReservePark
- Melbourne Water Pipe ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 35
- Parks (OSM)
- 35
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
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anglican Church of the Ascension
- Burwood Heights Uniting Church
347 Blackburn Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 9
- Nearest hospital
- Peter James Centre (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Active AudiologyAudiologist
- AmcalPharmacy
- Burwood Heights Medical CentreDoctor
- Burwood Specialist CareBlackburn RoadClinic
- Marina RadiologyDoctor
- Melbourne PathologySample_Collection
- Quality Pharmacy 777Pharmacy
- Radiology VictoriaDoctor
- Spectacles PlusOptometrist
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)
- 265
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.4
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).
128 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings and buildings and works within 4 metres of a protected tree8 STATESMAN AVENUE BURWOOD EAST 3151NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a Verandah on a lot less than 300 square metres.13/1 ROYTON STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works (driveway) within four (4) metres of a tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 949 NEWHAVEN ROAD BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor12/70 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- PROPOSED OFFICE AND MINOR and MODIFICATION TO EXISTING SHOP FRONT8/10-40 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD EAST 3151No permit required
- Removal of one tree10 ARUMA COURT BURWOOD EAST 3151Refusal issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Tree removal5 NARMARA STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151NOD issued by a delegate
- Tree removal and building and works within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 935 BALLANTYNE STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land into Two Lots11 CHRISTA AVENUE BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- A 2 lot subdivision55 BENWERRIN DRIVE BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of one proposed new dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling20 ROBERT STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151In progress
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot & buildings and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation87 BENWERRIN DRIVE BURWOOD EAST 3151Lapsed
- Use and development of the land for a child care centre and display of business identification signs397 BLACKBURN ROAD BURWOOD EAST 3151NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for two (2) double storey dwellings including associated buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees2 AMAROO COURT BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Roof over works at the existing Alfresco area within the land area of the unit8/8 ALICE STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for licensed premises (three tenancies: packaged liquor sales and eleven tenancies: sale and consumption of liquor in association with a cafe/restaurant/cinema)78 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To remove three trees in a Signficant Landscape Overlay Schedule 95 NAREEN COURT BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (shopfront alterations), illuminated business identification signs and liquor license (Cafe and Restaurant)SHOP G 15/172-210 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision8 KIPLING COURT BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (front fence) within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 981 SEVENOAKS ROAD BURWOOD EAST 3151Lapsed
June 2021
- Removal of one protected tree & buildings and works pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 917 KALISTA COURT BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double story dwellings and buildings and works within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 939 TAINTON ROAD BURWOOD EAST 3151NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
- The development changes from two new dwellings to one proposed new dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling.20 ROBERT STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151Withdrawn
- The removal of easement labelled E-3 on LP71669 for sewerage purposes created on LP71669 in favour of all lots on LP71669397 Blackburn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (front fence) within 4 metres of protected trees in the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 923 Lincoln StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for external alterations, business identification signage including internally illuminated signage, and to use the land to sell and consume liquor (restaurant and café licence) associated with the use of the land as a restaurant (as a right of use) in the Commercial 1 Zone and a waiver of the required bicycle facilitiesSHOP G 8/172-210 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works within a C1Z and DDO9.4 Lakeside DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a new dwelling within 4 metres of protected trees3 BENWERRIN DRIVE BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings and buildings and works within four metres of a tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 96 ORLOFF COURT BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision32 Bonview CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)12 BELLEVUE AVENUE BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Amendment to permit preamble and plans issued under permit WH/2016/967 for the Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings and buildings and works within four (4) metres of a tree protected under the SLO928 ROYTON STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 6 lot subdivision80 Burwood HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with removal of signage and branding of former business to allow for clear glazing (shopfront windows).Shop G 3/172-210 Burwood HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of the land for a three (3) storey mixed use building associated with dwellings and office and a reduction of car parking7 RUBY STREET BURWOOD EAST 3151NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works within 4m of a tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 915 SANDOWEN AVENUE BURWOOD EAST 3151Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of a Tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 920 Banbury StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
- Removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 942 Pickford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one tree within the SLO940 Pickford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) tree pursuant to SLO948 Newhaven RoadPermit 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
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
- Chisholm
- Member of Parliament
- Carina GARLAND (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,733
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.3%Labor 55.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).
Coalition 38.6%Labor 61.4%
5.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Burwood EastLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Burwood East Upper (Chisholm)Labor 64.3% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Burwood East LowerLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Burwood Heights (Chisholm)Labor 65.8% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Mount Waverley NorthLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)1.6 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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 Whitehorse Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.