Burswood, WA 6100 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Burswood is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6100, home to 2,779 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Victoria Park local government area and roughly 4 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$430 /wk
Population2,779
Median age38
Area3.4 km²
To CBD4 km
LGAVictoria Park

Demographics

Population
2,779
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,975 /week
Median personal income
$1,132 /week
Median family income
$2,431 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Victoria Park
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$430 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Ursula Frayne Catholic College Combined · Independent
  • Victoria Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Regent College Combined · Independent
  • Victoria Park Christian School Combined · Independent
  • Perth Montessori School Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 35 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 117 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Albany Hwy After Mcmaster St bus · 92 m
  • Harper St Ursula Frayne Catholic College bus · 149 m
  • Shepperton Rd Before Rushton St bus · 161 m
  • Shepperton Rd Before Harper St bus · 175 m
  • Victoria Park Stn Platform 1 train · 575 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 20 cafés
  • 61 restaurants
  • 14 pubs and bars
  • 75 parks and reserves
  • 14 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 23 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 719 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Metro, 6.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 79.9% of the 1,848 resolvable premises in Burswood. 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: 79.9%
  • Fibre to the Building: 20.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Cannington District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Burswood?

Burswood (WA 6100) had 2,779 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Victoria Park local government area.

What is the median rent in Burswood?

The median advertised rent in Burswood is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Burswood?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Burswood covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Ursula Frayne Catholic College (0.3 km), Victoria Park Primary School (0.4 km), Regent College (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Burswood?

Burswood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (79.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Burswood?

Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). 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 Burswood?

In Burswood, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (6.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Burswood?

121 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burswood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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