Burwood East

VIC 3151 • Greater Melbourne

10,675
Population (2021)
$35,152
Median Income
4.26 km²
Area
127m
Elevation
University AreaMulticulturalEstablishedEastern Suburbs

About Burwood East

Burwood East is an established eastern suburb 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD in Whitehorse, known for the Burwood One shopping centre and Deakin University's Burwood campus. While lacking direct rail, buses connect to Box Hill and other stations. The suburb features established homes alongside newer developments.

The university presence brings student life, while established residential areas attract families seeking eastern suburbs quality. The multicultural community includes significant Chinese and Indian populations. Burwood East attracts families, students, and professionals seeking accessible eastern living.

Burwood East falls under postcode 3151 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ashwood (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3151
Urban Area
Nunawading - West
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.85°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.26 km²
Elevation
127m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Shop M5 Burwood Highway Burwood East 3151 VIC
  • Woolworths
    78 Middleborough Road, Burwood East Burwood East 3151 VIC
  • ALDI
    Cnr Burwood Highway, Blackburn Road, Burwood East VIC 3151

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$439
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,147
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,273
Census 2021
10,675
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,728
Income 2021
$35,152
31.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,839
Born Overseas 5,565

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,730
  • 2. India 538
  • 3. Greece 409
  • 4. Sri Lanka 409
  • 5. Malaysia 377
  • 6. Vietnam 235
  • 7. Hong Kong 177
  • 8. England 148
  • 9. Italy 122
  • 10. Philippines 94
  • 11. Indonesia 86
  • 12. South Korea 81
  • 13. New Zealand 80
  • 14. Singapore 66
  • 15. Taiwan 61

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,243
English 1,732
Australian 1,500
Greek 1,001
Indian 611
Irish 563
Scottish 533
Italian 510
Vietnamese 272
German 245

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,412
Both parents born in Australia
7,218
Both parents born overseas
758
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.3%
No Religion
37.2%
Buddhism
8.0%
Hinduism
5.6%
Islam
1.9%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
425 (4.0%)
5-14 years
1,034 (9.7%)
15-19 years
513 (4.8%)
20-24 years
824 (7.7%)
25-34 years
1,592 (14.9%)
35-44 years
1,360 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,367 (12.8%)
55-64 years
1,183 (11.1%)
65-74 years
1,015 (9.5%)
75-84 years
996 (9.3%)
85+ years
372 (3.5%)

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