Burnside Heights
VIC 3023 • Greater Melbourne
About Burnside Heights
Burnside Heights is a modern residential suburb located 21 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Melton. Developed from the 1990s onward by VicUrban, Triton Property Group, and Sunlands, it recorded a population of 6,377 at the 2021 Census. The suburb is separated from neighbouring Burnside to the south by Kororoit Creek and sits adjacent to the thriving Caroline Springs activity centre. Families make up approximately 87% of households, with a diverse, multicultural community and Christianity as the predominant religious affiliation (48.7%).
Burnside Heights is well-established with nearby schools including Kororoit Creek Primary School, medical centres, a kindergarten, and a gymnasium. Residents benefit from close proximity to the Caroline Springs Town Square (just 500 metres away), Watergardens Town Centre, and Brimbank Central Shopping Centre for major retail needs. The suburb features the Kororoit Creek Trail for walking and cycling, an AFL and cricket oval, and several parks and playgrounds. It appeals to young families seeking affordable, spacious homes with modern amenities in Melbourne's growing western corridor.
Burnside Heights falls under postcode 3023 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 462 — Burnside to Watergardens Station 20–25 min
- 460 — Caroline Springs to Watergardens via Burnside 15–20 min to Watergardens
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Keilor Plains Station on the Sunbury Line offers the most frequent metro service. Caroline Springs Station provides V/Line regional services. Bus 462 is the main local connection.
Most errands require a car. The suburb has local parks and schools within walking distance, but shopping and transport hubs are a short drive away. The Kororoit Creek Trail provides good walking and cycling paths.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Federation Way
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54 Caroline Springs Road
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The Crossing
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Mawson Avenue
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Ballarat Road
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Quinn Street
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College Street
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Cnr Lake St & Caroline Springs Blv
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Cnr Gourlay Road and Lancefield Drive
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Becca Way
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 694
- 2. Vietnam 385
- 3. Philippines 296
- 4. Pakistan 143
- 5. New Zealand 99
- 6. North Macedonia 87
- 7. Iraq 85
- 8. Sri Lanka 85
- 9. China 80
- 10. Malaysia 66
- 11. Egypt 65
- 12. Malta 54
- 13. Chile 45
- 14. Bosnia & Herzegovina 42
- 15. Fiji 39
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)