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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Ursula Frayne Catholic College
- Victoria Park Primary School
- Regent College
- Victoria Park Christian School
- Perth Montessori School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 35 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 117 bus stops
- Albany Hwy After Mcmaster St
- Harper St Ursula Frayne Catholic College
- Shepperton Rd Before Rushton St
- Shepperton Rd Before Harper St
- Victoria Park Stn Platform 1
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
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%
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.
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.
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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