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Burnside

VIC 3023 • Greater Melbourne

5,800
Population (2021)
$35,152
Median Income
2.55 km²
Area
74m
Elevation
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyAffordableWestern Growth

About Burnside

Burnside is a compact suburb in Melbourne's western growth corridor, located 20 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Melton. With a population of 5,800, it developed during the 1990s as part of the Caroline Springs master-planned area. The suburb sits beside the upper reaches of Kororoit Creek, which retains populations of native wildlife including tiger snakes and the endangered growling grass frog.

Life in Burnside centres on the Burnside Hub shopping centre and strong community connections. The suburb attracts diverse families—Filipino, Vietnamese, and Maltese communities are well-represented alongside Australian-born residents. With good schools, parks along Kororoit Creek Trail, and proximity to Caroline Springs' amenities, Burnside offers affordable family living in a multicultural setting with improving infrastructure.

Burnside falls under postcode 3023 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3023
Urban Area
Melton
LGA
Melton
Federal Electorate
Gorton
State Electorate
Kororoit (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.75°, 144.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.55 km²
Elevation
74m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Deer Park
3.5 km
45 min
Caroline Springs
4.2 km
52 min
Watergardens
6.8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 456, 460 — Watergardens Station 20-25 min
  • 418 — Sunshine Station 30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
40-50 min (via Deer Park)
By Bus
55-65 min (connections required)
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Caroline Springs station expected to improve access

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops accessible; most errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Westwood Drive 5 - 25, Burnside VIC 3023

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,751
Census 2021
5,800
▲ 22.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,184
Income 2021
$35,152
▲ 24.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,847
Born Overseas 2,769

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 361
  • 2. India 290
  • 3. Vietnam 274
  • 4. Iraq 158
  • 5. Malta 146
  • 6. Sri Lanka 80
  • 7. England 76
  • 8. North Macedonia 73
  • 9. New Zealand 71
  • 10. Pakistan 57
  • 11. China 51
  • 12. Italy 48
  • 13. Croatia 46
  • 14. Poland 43
  • 15. Germany 37

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 810
English 686
Filipino 556
Vietnamese 459
Maltese 392
Indian 349
Chinese 309
Italian 264
Irish 155
Macedonian 153

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

973
Both parents born in Australia
4,070
Both parents born overseas
456
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.5%
No Religion
17.4%
Islam
8.1%
Buddhism
5.5%
Hinduism
4.5%
Sikhism
1.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
349 (6.0%)
5-14 years
854 (14.7%)
15-19 years
415 (7.2%)
20-24 years
332 (5.7%)
25-34 years
718 (12.4%)
35-44 years
844 (14.6%)
45-54 years
715 (12.3%)
55-64 years
649 (11.2%)
65-74 years
425 (7.3%)
75-84 years
294 (5.1%)
85+ years
200 (3.4%)

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