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Burwood East Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Burwood East Compares
Burwood East vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Burwood East | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,610 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $439 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,147 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3151 covers Burwood East, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 17 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whitehorse.
According to the 2021 Census, Burwood East has a population of 10,675 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,610, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 15 (0.1% of residents).
Housing in Burwood East includes a median weekly rent of $439, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,147, with 4,021 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burwood East scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Burwood East area, including Burwood East Primary School, Burwood Heights Primary School, Forest Hill College and others.
Burwood East is part of the Whitehorse - West statistical area in Victoria.
Burwood East Details
| Postcode | 3151 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 10,675 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,610/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $676/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $439 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,147 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2504/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,021 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (0.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8552869 |
| Longitude | 145.1513801 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Whitehorse - West |
| Local Government | Whitehorse |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,459 (13.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,337 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,952 (27.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,550 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 2,383 (22.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 846 (7.9%) |
| Asthma | 731 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 572 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 424 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 310 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 129 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 77 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 277 (7.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,557 (39.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,552 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 586 (14.8%) |
Schools in Burwood East
Suburbs Near Burwood East
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.