Burwood
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Burwood, located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, is a diverse and family-friendly area known for its lively shopping strips, green spaces, and major educational institutions. The suburb attracts students, young families, and professionals seeking a relaxed lifestyle with easy city access.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
18,224
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.85°, 145.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,390
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
0
Parks
53
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBW
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.