Median house price
$1.46M
+5.6% change
VIC · Whitehorse Council
Burwood, 3125
Est. population · Jun 2025
18,344
Growth (1 yr)
+3.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+13.1%
Median age
34
Median income
$1,684/wk
Employment rate
56.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,455,500
Languages at home
46.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Burwood is a well-connected established suburb in Whitehorse Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses and trams linking the suburb to surrounding areas.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger community and employment, plus growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Burwood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
18,344
+3.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.8%
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
#70
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
53rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
96th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
87th
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
- 63.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 668th in Australia
- State rank
- 227th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #70 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #166 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)
- $1,455,500
- Median price change
- +5.6%
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
18,344(June 2025)
+3.8% annual · +13.1% over 5 years · 96th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.8%
- 5-year growth
- +13.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +664
- Change in 5 years
- +2,122
- Growth rank in VIC
- 96th 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 (~20,400), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 15,147
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,684
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 949 of 6,411
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,163 / 1,451 / 842
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,026
- Against the person
- 142
- Against property
- 669
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 107 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage80
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft70
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle245
- B49 Other Theft71
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order135
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)
- 1,110
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 87th
School list
- Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1207 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 1,530 students · Top SEA quarter 80% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1159 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,170 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Ashwood SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 127 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Scholastica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 108 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Wattle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 251 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Essex Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 617 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Parkhill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 188 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Ashwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 989 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Frank Dando Sports AcademySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 36 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Kingswood CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 575 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 2.0 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
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Chipmunks In The Woodskindergarten
- Deakin Community Childcarechildcare
- Journey Early Learning CentreStarling Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
81 public transport stops in this suburb
- Alandale St/Riversdale Rd #59
- Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd #61
- Glendale St/Riversdale Rd #57
- Warrigal Rd/Riversdale Rd #56
- Wattle Park/Riversdale Rd #58
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
358 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 10 cafes · 4 fast food · 2 libraries · 5 places of worship · 9 playgrounds · 3 sports centres · 4 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Good local dining options — 18 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 31 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 81 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 22 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 60/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.66
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.19
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.05
Food & drink(18)
- Bells and Whistles CafeCafe
125 Highbury Road, Burwood
- CaffeineCafe
- Corner CafeCafe
- FoodrinkeryCafe
22 Banksia Street
- Fusion CaféCafe
- Green & WoodCafe
- Little BangCafe
Unit LC Level 1
- Loading ZoneCafe
- Stream CafeCafe
Highbury Road, Burwood
- Tea House CafeCafe
- Domino'sFast food
Burwood Highway
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
171 Burwood Highway
- McDonald'sFast food
52 Burwood Highway
- SubwayFast food
Burwood Highway
- Bento ComingRestaurant
Burwood Highway
- Geppetto'sRestaurant
- Noda Grill Burwood 后院烧烤Restaurant
273 Burwood Highway
- Sketches Bar and CaféRestaurant
Burwood Highway
Shopping(2)
- Convenience store
- UnitedConvenience store
Community(12)
- Deakin Community ChildcareChildcare
- Burwood Neighbourhood HouseCommunity centre
- Community centre
- Chipmunks In The WoodsKindergarten
- Journey Early Learning CentreKindergarten
3-5 Starling Street
- Deakin University LibraryLibrary
- Library
- Emmaus College Burwood CampusSchool
285 Warrigal Road
- Mount Scopus Memorial CollegeSchool
245 Burwood Highway
- Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeSchool
141-155 Burwood Highway
- St Scholastica's Primary SchoolSchool
348 Burwood Highway
- Wattle Park Primary SchoolSchool
225 Warrigal Road
Health & services(3)
- Medical CentreClinic
- Dr. P. ParaDentist
- Dr Susan SchlichtMedical clinic
303 Warrigal Road
Sport & outdoors(46)
- Wattle Park Golf CourseGolf course
1012 Riversdale Road, Burwood
- Deakin GymGym
- Training DayGym
118 Highbury Road
- Box Hill Apex ParkPark
- Gardiners Creek ReservePark
- Gardiners ReservePark
- Lundgren Chain ReservePark
- Park (18)
- Wattle ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (9)
- Bennettswood Bowling ClubSports centre
- HBSports centre
- Joan Montgomery CentreSports centre
- Bennettswood Sports GroundSports field
- Cricket NetsSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(7)
- Besen CentreArts centre
- Lecture Theatre 12Theatre
- Lecture Theatre 3Theatre
- LT13 (Rusden Theatre)Theatre
- Theatre (3)
Transport(51)
39 bus stops · 12 tram stops
Other(75)
- Kim's Antiques AuctionsAntiques
- GeosculptureArtwork
- ATM
- Bbq (2)
- Bench
Gardiners Creek Trail
- Bench (39)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Deakin UniversityBicycle Parking
- Deakin UniversityBicycle Repair Station
- DUSA Book ShopBooks
- Penfold MazdaCar
- Silver Star Mercedes BenzCar
- A & E AutomotiveCar repair
24 McIntyre Street
- Burwood Accident Repair CentreCar repair
11 Harker Street
- Burwood automotive and exhaustCar repair
21 Duffy Street
- Car repair
16 Harker Street
- Master AutomotiveCar repair
3 Harker Street
- PeddersCar repair
1 Harker Street
- Silver Star MotorsCar repair
25 Evans Street
- Drinking water (10)
- Alvin electronicsElectronics
7 Millicent Street
- Fire Station No. 23Fire station
25 Highbury Road, Burwood
- White Lady FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Pylo steel furnitureFurniture
77 Burwood Highway
- Tabletop GamesGames
11 Evans Street
- Burwood Community GardenGarden
- Garden (5)
- Hotel
- Punthill Apartment HotelsHotel
300 Burwood Highway
- Information (4)
- Wattle Park a part of historyInformation
- Beacon LightingLighting
110 Burwood Highway
- SupaStar StudiosMusic School
- Wattle Park Conservation AreaNature Reserve
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- CP1Parking
- CP11Parking
- CP12Parking
- CP18Parking
- CP19Parking
- CP2Parking
- CP4Parking
- CP5Parking
- CP6Parking
- CP7Parking
- CP8Parking
- Parking (53)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Parking Space (3)
- Better Choice ShopPetrol station
Highbury Road, Burwood
- Petrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
259-265 Burwood Highway
- Picnic Table (13)
- Burwood Adventist Community ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- St Scholastica's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
348 Burwood Highway
- St Thomas' Burwood Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- St. Benedict'sPlace of worship
- Burwood Police StationPolice
64 Burwood Highway
- Post Box (3)
- Australia PostPost office
79 Station Street, Burwood
- FAPublic Building
- Public toilets
- Shelter (8)
- Tram Shelter NorthShelter
- Tram Shelter SouthShelter
- Highwood Court Aged CareSocial Facility
Warrigal Road
- Track (2)
- Reece Bathroom LifeTrade
118 Burwood Highway
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
2 Millicent Street, Burwood
- Deakin UniversityUniversity
221 Burwood Highway
- Deakin University - Burwood CampusUniversity
- Waste Basket (5)
- Specialists BurwoodYes
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
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Box Hill Apex ParkPark
- College Way ReservePark
- Fulton-Worrall ReservePark
- Gardiners Creek ReservePark
- Gardiners ReservePark
- Lundgren Chain ReservePark
- Newbigin Street ReservePark
- Stewart Street ReservePark
- Sutherland Place ReservePark
- Wattle ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 35
- Parks (OSM)
- 31
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
5 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Burwood Adventist Community Church
- Place of worship
- St Scholastica's Catholic Church
348 Burwood Highway
- St Thomas' Burwood Anglican Church
- St. Benedict's
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
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Delmont Private Hospital (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Dr Susan SchlichtWarrigal RoadDoctor
- Dr. P. ParaDentist
- Medical CentreClinic
- Specialists BurwoodYes
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)
- 329
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.9
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).
255 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Removal of one tree7 SCOTT GROVE BURWOOD 3125Refusal issued by a delegate
- Two lot subdivision171 STATION STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 922 PUERTA STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of business identification signage to an existing buildingFACTORY 11 EVANS STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings6 BEDDOWS STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To subdivide Lot 2 on PS402758W to create new lots 3 & 495 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 10 Lot Subdivision83-85 MIDDLEBOROUGH ROAD BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to plans and permit WH/2016/1030 (Issued for Use of land for a Residential building (student accommodation) to include additional bedrooms, increase to number of students and associated internal building alterations.79 ELGAR ROAD BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) protected tree pursuant to the Signficant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 93-9 CENTRAL AVENUE BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the plans endrosed under WH/2018/683/A (construction of 5 dwellings and removal of trees within Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9)10 SPENCE STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and display of an electronic major promotional sky sign279-281 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD 3125Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of a front fence within 4 metres of a Tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 96 ANDREWS STREET BURWOOD 3125No permit required
- Removal of one tree4/155-221 WARRIGAL ROAD BURWOOD 3125Refusal issued by a delegate
- Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2017/449 (issued for construction of four dwellings, comprising two triple storey dwellings facing Alder Street and two double storey dwellings facing Loudon Road, and associated tree removal) to replace the two dwellings facing Loudon Road with one double storey (plus basement) dwelling, and associated alteration of the development layout and presentation.28 LOUDON ROAD BURWOOD 3125NOD issued by a delegate
- Three (3) lot subdivision12 FARLEIGH AVENUE BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (for a dwelling) within 4 metres trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9.4 CENTRAL AVENUE BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- buildings and works154 HIGHBURY ROAD BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of protected trees & buildings and works associated with the construction of dwelling where within 4 metres of protected vegetation pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 910 JUDITH STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings, tree removal and buildings and works and construction of a front fence within 4m of a protected tree under SLO937 PARER STREET BURWOOD 3125Refusal issued by a delegate
- Removal of trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 916 KILDARE STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for existing motor repairs and car sales, minor internal works to the existing buildings, and display of business identification signs and reduction in standard car parking requirements85 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend plans to include a front fence for planning permit WH/2014/642 which allows the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings17 PEACOCK STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings within SLO9159 STATION STREET BURWOOD 3125NOD issued by a delegate
- Removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 91 PUERTA STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The re-allocation of car spaces between lots in PS611523K310 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct five dwellings on a lot, front fence, vegetation removal and alteration of access to a Transport Zone (TRZ2).212 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD 3125NOD issued by a delegate
- Constructions of three double-storey dwellings, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)14 BEDDOWS STREET BURWOOD 3125Refusal issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Buildings and works for a new dwelling in the Special Building Overlay (SBO).4 GOOLD STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings21 SIXTH AVENUE BURWOOD 3125NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of three double storey dwellings, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)12 TENNYSON STREET BURWOOD 3125NOD issued by a delegate
- Display of internally-illuminated and non-illuminated business identification signage2-8 SOMERS STREET BURWOOD 3125NOD issued by a delegate
- two (2) lot subdivision33 LEOPOLD STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 lot subdivision55 ANDREWS STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Existing Planning Permit Wh/2021/190 to Increase Floor Area Included Within The Red Line Plan & Increase Maximum Patron Numbers11 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a part three and four storey, mixed use building, consisting of ten (10) apartments and retail (Office and Shop) uses and reduction in car parking requirement19-21 BURWOOD HIGHWAY BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of two (2) trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9)81 ROSLYN STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 936 LIVINGSTONE CLOSE BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment of planning permit to include building and works within 4 m of trees21 RENOWN STREET BURWOOD 3125Withdrawn
- Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2018/252 to allow buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees.7 PUERTA STREET BURWOOD 3125Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two dwellings, comprising one new dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling, buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees and tree removal24 CENTRAL AVENUE BURWOOD 3125Permit 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
Heritage
2 heritage places
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.461- FORMER BURWOOD SCHOOLNH0975
- WATTLE PARKNH0904
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
- 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 2.6 km away).
Coalition 36.0%Labor 64.0%
8.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BennettswoodLabor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Wattle Park (Chisholm)Labor 69.2% · Coalition 30.8% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Burwood CentralLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Mount Waverley WestLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- AshwoodLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)2.1 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.