Burwood East flood & bushfire report
Of Burwood East’s 6,353 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Burwood East’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Crime near Burwood East
Burwood East sits in the Whitehorse council area, which recorded 9,035 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 9,035 total. Figures are for the whole Whitehorse council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Burwood East
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Burwood East
Burwood East is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
School catchments in Burwood East
Burwood East can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Burwood East
At the 2021 Census, 52.1% of Burwood East’s 10,675 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Burwood East
Whitehorse council approved 850 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Whitehorse council area (not just Burwood East). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 6 Kenley Court, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 16 Duband Street, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 4 Nives Court, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 8 Amaroo Court, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 11 Narmara Street, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 15 Cloverdale Close, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 52 Lindisfarne Drive, Burwood East VIC 3151
- 8 Betts Way, Burwood East VIC 3151
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.