Burnside Heights, VIC 3023 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burnside Heights is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3023, home to 6,377 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brimbank local government area and roughly 21 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,377
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,246 /week
- Median personal income
- $803 /week
- Median family income
- $2,220 /week
- Average household size
- 3.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Melton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gorton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $411 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Kororoit Creek Primary School
- Kings Park Primary School
- Gilson College
- Lakeview Senior College
- Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 75 bus stops
- Inglewood Park/Inglewood Dr
- Arbour Bvd/Inglewood Dr
- Inglewood Dr/Westwood Dr
- Tenterfield Park/Tenterfield Dr
- Commercial Rd/Westwood Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 84 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 39 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 14.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.6% of the 1,844 resolvable premises in Burnside Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,601 across postcode 3023 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,659 property offences, 696 violent offences, 201 drug offences.
- Wider Melton LGA: 7,219 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burnside Heights?
Burnside Heights (VIC 3023) had 6,377 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Melton local government area.
What is the median rent in Burnside Heights?
The median advertised rent in Burnside Heights is $411/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burnside Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Burnside Heights covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Kororoit Creek Primary School (0.3 km), Kings Park Primary School (1.1 km), Gilson College (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burnside Heights?
Burnside Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burnside Heights?
Across postcode 3023, 4,601 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,659), violent (696), drug offences (201). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Burnside Heights?
In Burnside Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (14.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Burnside Heights?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burnside Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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