Burwood, VIC 3125

It’s not a suburb that markets itself well, but once you look closer, it starts to make a lot of sense — especially if you’re thinking long-term.

There’s a strong educational backbone here with Deakin University, which brings energy into the area and supports a steady mix of cafes and casual dining. You’re also not far from Box Hill, which is one of Melbourne’s best food precincts.

Locally,restaurants and cafes hold their own — nothing overly flashy, but consistently good.

Great for:
Students, young families, first-home buyers, investors

Not great for:
People wanting a strong suburb identity or lifestyle vibe.

For families, Burwood is a solid option. You get more space than inner suburbs, decent parks, and access to good schools in the wider area. It’s not elite in terms of school zones, but it’s practical and reliable.

Transport is a real strength. The tram line along Burwood Highway goes straight into the CBD, which makes commuting easier than people expect.

Safety is generally fine. It’s a quieter suburb overall, though some pockets feel more polished than others.

The main drawback is that some streets feel great, others feel a bit plain or even slightly disjointed. It’s not the kind of place people visit for the vibe.

But that’s also why it’s still relatively accessible compared to surrounding suburbs.

Burwood is a suburb that grows on you. It’s not exciting at first glance, but it’s functional, well-located, and gradually improving. For the right buyer or renter, it represents very solid value.

We moved here 3 months ago, and in that time, we’ve had 2 people trying to rob us or loiter at our bedroom window. It doesn’t feel reassuring that real estate agents can review suburbs now, because you don’t know if it’s a legitimate review. We could be in a certain area in Burwood that isn’t as safe but the only thing holding me back from moving is the access to good restaurants and shops.

Burwood is a family friendly suburb which highly desirable with shopping and amenities at your doorstep including;
Burwood One with 24 hour Kmart, the newest shopping addition being Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre which includes Supermarkets,an Asian Grocer, Acre Farm and Eatery, Health and Wellness Facility, Lifestyle and Beauty outlets and a cinema.
Burwood is surrounded by many educational facilities including Deakin University, Mount Scopus Memorial College, PLC (Presbyterian Ladies' College), Burwood East Primary and Burwood Heights Primary.
Transport includes Tram along Burwood Highway and Blackburn Station only minutes drive.

Anna Molinaro, Property Manager OBrien Real Estate Blackburn

All come together in one spot. Best Yum Cha and Italian restaurants! Great schools and colleges and of course there is the Deakin University. Trams and buses at your door steps. Its one suburb that I love visiting.

Been looking to buy in this crazy uphill market for the past 3 years. I sold in Surrey Hills on Riversdale Road, then rented in Camberwell and now settled in Burwood just off Warrigal Road. Since Burwood is the next suburb down from Camberwell it’s the next best that all Camberwell can give. Great safe area, great choice of schools (Primary , Secondary and Universities too). Shops galore on Riversdale Road in Middle Camberwell. Otherwise just a few minutes to main Camberwell at the junction. Burwood is about $300 to $500 grand cheaper than Camberwell for same house so I could not fathom the extra just to be in “Camberwell Zone” as Burwood is just a Main Street away from our side. Love here, public transport is either bus or tram otherwise a short drive to Camberwell Station and voila as most trains from there are express to city (under 10 mins to reach CBD). Hospital - Box Hill being the closest but I prefer Cabrini Private in Malvern a good (15 to 20 minutes away from Burwood by car). Large Shopping centre - just head down Warrigal Road and good old Chadstone is there. All in all, Burwood a great place to be in. * * * * *

Burwood offers locals the reassurance of being a safe and vibrant suburb to live, located only 30 minutes to Melbourne's CBD. Excellent schools, and public transport conveniently located at your door step. Still excellent value for money for properties!

Colin Rounds - Sales Consultant

I enjoy every minute living here. I commute to the city by car every weekdays so I chose this place due to it being in the middle of M1 and M3. When there is heavy congestion at M1 it's always good to have another option. On weekends I can ride the tram without a hassle to go to Bourke rd Shopping Strip in Camberwell or Glenferrie Hawthorn to have a drink with friends and there is a bus to Box hill for some nice Chinese cuisine. Although I think it would be good to have the 75 Tram extended to Wantirna South so I can go to Knox Westfield, it can be a nightmare finding a parking space there on weekends. Overall in Burwood I see many professionals with children so I guess it's because of the good safety, good schools, and easy commute. My only con is I think the little shopping strip in toorak rd between Camberwell and Burwood could do a little better with some more restaurants.

I have a unit on middleborough rd and for the 12 years I lived here it has been fantastic. I have the 24hour medical centre right at my doorstep, minutes walk to Woolworths, post office, tram stop, bus stop, and the soon to be built shopping / dining precinct at the former brickworks site. Also there is a 733 bus line on middleborough rd that goes to Box hill or Monash Uni and if you need to go to the city I can take the tram straight to city or ride the 733 bus which only takes 5 minutes to Mt Waverley Train Station. I don't have kids but all the houses on middleborough rd which are part of Burwood and Burwood East is in the Mt Waverley School Zone. Anyhow I lived on rees st, highbury rd, puerta st, peacock st, and middleborough rd throughout my life and every one of those places has been outstanding.

Having lived in all directions of Melbourne, I stumbled on Burwood after needing a House with a large backyard. My partner and I moved in 9 months ago, and have since had 3 Street parties, multiple dinners and coffees with neighbours and have made fantastic lifelong friends. We absolutely love the area, and could not imagine a better, more friendlier neighbourhood. With easy access to freeways, shopping and Camberwell if you would like a bit of nightlife it is the perfect suburban suburb. Just out of the main traffic, but 5 minutes to bustling Ashburton and Camberwell. If you are looking to move, I cant recommend it enough, Safe, Family minded and fun. Burwood has it all!

Lived here for a long time and I enjoy living here. Like my 70 year old house, most of the houses are very old but still giving high capital gains, Burwood Vic has a median house sales price of ($1,120,000) according to REIV with many good schools nearby. PLC is an excellent private girls school, the main big Deakin Uni campus and some parts of Burwood is in the popular Mount Waverley Secondary School Zone. Living here I found Burwood is extremely convinient for me as I can go grocery shopping at the 24 hour Coles or at Woolworths. Camberwell and Glen Iris is a couple minutes away for a decent cup of coffee and Box Hill, Glen Waverley is also very close for a nice Asian cuisine.