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Burwood 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 Compares
Burwood vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Burwood | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,684 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $411 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +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 3125 covers Burwood, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whitehorse.
According to the 2021 Census, Burwood has a population of 15,147 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,684, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 59 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Burwood includes a median weekly rent of $411, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 5,462 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burwood scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Burwood include Presbyterian Ladies' College, Mount Scopus Memorial College and Wattle Park Primary School.
Burwood is part of the Monash statistical area in Victoria.
Burwood Details
| Postcode | 3125 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 15,147 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,684/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $681/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $411 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2490/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,462 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 59 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8483275 |
| Longitude | 145.1099967 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Monash |
| Local Government | Whitehorse |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,023 (13.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,008 (19.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,567 (30.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,111 (20.5%) |
| 65+ years | 2,443 (16.1%) |
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)
| Asthma | 983 (6.5%) |
| Arthritis | 918 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 581 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 489 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 373 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 148 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 138 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 585 (10.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,148 (39.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,940 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 717 (13.3%) |
Schools in Burwood
Suburbs Near Burwood
Same Postcode (3125)
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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.