Burwood East
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Burwood East, VIC 3151.
About Burwood East
Welcome to Burwood East
Burwood East sits around 17 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, tucked between Forest Hill, Vermont, Blackburn and Box Hill South in the city's leafy eastern suburbs. It's a quiet, family-oriented pocket built largely around post-war and later subdivisions, where tree-lined streets and generous blocks meet a growing number of townhouses and modern unit developments.
With a population of just over 10,600 and a median age of 41, Burwood East attracts a mix of long-settled families, downsizers and younger buyers priced out of neighbouring Blackburn and Box Hill South but still keen on the convenience and green outlook this part of the east offers.
Lifestyle & dining
Burwood East doesn't have a dense café strip of its own, and that's largely the point – residents tend to head into nearby Blackburn or Box Hill South for their coffee fix and a wider choice of restaurants, while still enjoying the quieter, more residential feel at home. The suburb's own commercial hubs are practical rather than flashy, built around local shopping centres and services that cater to everyday needs.
Families and retirees make up a good share of the community, and the pace here reflects that: it's a place for backyard barbecues, weekend sport and short drives to the bigger attractions of Box Hill or Chadstone rather than a nightlife destination in its own right.
Shopping
Burwood East is anchored by well-known retail centres that draw shoppers from across the eastern suburbs, offering supermarkets, discount department stores and specialty stores within easy reach of most homes. For bigger shopping trips or a broader range of fashion and dining options, Box Hill's major retail and commercial precinct and the Chadstone shopping centre are both a short drive away.
Everyday errands are straightforward, with local shopping strips in neighbouring Forest Hill and Vermont providing extra options for groceries, cafés and specialty retailers just a few minutes from home.
Getting around
Burwood East is not directly serviced by a train line, so most residents rely on cars or buses to connect through to Blackburn or Box Hill stations on the Belgrave/Lilydale lines. Bus routes run through the suburb linking it to these stations as well as to Box Hill's major transport interchange, which offers onward tram and train connections into the city.
Road access is a strong point, with Burwood Highway and nearby arterial roads such as Springvale Road making it easy to reach the Eastern Freeway, Box Hill, Chadstone and the CBD by car. It's the kind of suburb where owning a car makes daily life noticeably easier, though the bus network fills the gaps for those without one.
Schools & families
Burwood East is well provided for when it comes to education, with Burwood East Primary School and Burwood Heights Primary School serving local families, alongside Forest Hill College for secondary students. The suburb is also home to Burwood East Special Developmental School and sits near the Blackburn English Language School, reflecting a strong local commitment to inclusive and specialist education.
With a median age of 41 and a solid base of established families, the suburb's schools, parks and quiet streets combine to make it a practical choice for parents raising children, particularly those wanting proximity to both Box Hill's amenities and the more leafy, low-density feel of Vermont and Blackburn South.
The property market
Burwood East's housing stock still leans traditional, with houses making up 47% of current listings, followed by townhouses at 26% and apartments or units at 25%, plus a small proportion of land. The median house price sits at $1.40 million, having recorded growth of 3.2% recently, while units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point with a median of $635,000.
Renters can expect a median asking rent of $850 per week, reflecting solid demand for the suburb's family-sized homes. The mix of established houses alongside a growing share of townhouse and apartment developments gives buyers a genuine choice between land size and lower-maintenance living, something that's helped keep Burwood East attractive to both upgraders from Forest Hill and downsizers from larger blocks in Vermont and Blackburn South.
Parks & recreation
Open space is one of Burwood East's quieter strengths, with local reserves and sporting grounds scattered through the suburb offering room for weekend sport, walking and family outings. Its proximity to the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and the bushland reserves around Blackburn South adds a genuine bushland option for residents wanting a break from suburban streets without travelling far.
Deakin University's Burwood campus, just over the border, also brings some additional recreational and cultural facilities within easy reach, alongside the retail and dining precincts of Box Hill for those wanting a livelier outing.
Market snapshot
Burwood East property market
Median sale price
$1.40m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.13m
Median
$1.40m
Premium
$1.72m
Days on market
38
Auction clearance
75%
Sold this year
68
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Burwood East by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Burwood East, VIC 3151.
Population
10,675
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$1,610
median, per week
Median rent
$439
per week
Median mortgage
$2,147
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Burwood East
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Burwood East
$1.23m
33 Bowen Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.38m
23 Highview Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
9 Terang Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
7 Joan Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.46m
40 Rustic Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.26m
17 Joan Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.45m
43 Newhaven Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
16 Moona Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Burwood East suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Burwood East?
The median house price in Burwood East, VIC is $1.40m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.2%.
How much is rent in Burwood East?
The median weekly rent in Burwood East is around $850 per week.
Is Burwood East a good place to live?
Burwood East is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located 17 km (11 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whitehorse local government area. Burwood East is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 10,675 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Burwood East?
Burwood East has a population of 10,675 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Burwood East?
There are 5 schools in or near Burwood East, including Blackburn English Language School, Burwood East Special Developmental School and Burwood East Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Burwood East?
Properties in Burwood East take around 38 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 75%.
How much do you need to buy in Burwood East?
Entry-level properties in Burwood East start around $1.13m, while premium homes reach $1.72m.
What suburbs are near Burwood East?
Suburbs near Burwood East include Forest Hill, Blackburn South, Box Hill South, Vermont and Blackburn.
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