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Mixed signals A$8k–12k / m²

Burwood, Melbourne.

Hyperlocal’s verdict is mixed — there is real upside here, but also at least one material risk you should weigh. Hyperlocal's research-calibrated guide to Burwood — verdict, current prices, and the three signals that drove our read.

74/100 confidence -37.850, 145.114 coordinates 2026-06-04 last refreshed

Three signals from Burwood

Hyperlocal compresses each suburb into the three signals that decide whether it's right for you. For Burwood:

Signal 1

Deakin Burwood campus + tram 75; 1BR rents ₹550–650/wk, students anchor demand

Signal 2

Burwood Hwy + Toorak Rd arterial noise till 11pm — non-arterial streets quieter

Signal 3

Subdivision + townhouse infill active since 2019; streetscape churning month-to-month

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Today in Burwood

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Prices in Burwood · A$8k–12k / m²

Current research-calibrated medians for Burwood, Melbourne. Hyperlocal refreshes these monthly against realestate.com.au + Domain + CoreLogic 2025 and flags any record that moves more than ±30% for human review before publishing.

A$520kApartment buy median
A$1.18MHouse buy median
A$530 / weekApartment rent median
A$640 / weekHouse rent median
Source: realestate.com.au + Domain + CoreLogic 2025 · 2025 snapshot

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Investor lens · Moderate conviction

Moderate conviction 3–5 year horizon

One or two real drivers exist but the thesis is execution-dependent — depends on infrastructure being delivered on schedule or employers expanding as announced.

What's driving the case

  • Tram 75 + Deakin + Chadstone proximity
  • Family housing stock + schools
What could break the thesis
  • Apartment pipeline around Deakin heavy
  • Transport-oriented development pressure

How we read Burwood

Burwood's verdict combines on-the-ground research, public records, and broker / resident signals. Confidence score: 74/100.

Sources used for this verdict
  • Deakin enrolment
  • Whitehorse planning

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Burwood FAQ

Is Burwood a good area to live in?

Hyperlocal’s verdict for Burwood is mixed — there is real upside here, but also at least one material risk you should weigh. The three reasons below are the specific signals our research surfaced; open the map to compare against neighbouring areas. The three signals our research surfaced: Deakin Burwood campus + tram 75; 1BR rents ₹550–650/wk, students anchor demand; Burwood Hwy + Toorak Rd arterial noise till 11pm — non-arterial streets quieter; Subdivision + townhouse infill active since 2019; streetscape churning month-to-month.

What are property prices like in Burwood?

Burwood Melbourne sits at A$8k–12k / m², with apartment buy median around A$520k and apartment rent median around A$530 / week (calibrated against realestate.com.au + Domain + CoreLogic 2025, 2025). Open the map to see house medians, rent yields, and how it compares against neighbouring suburbs.

Is Burwood a good investment for Melbourne property?

Hyperlocal rates Burwood as moderate conviction on the investor lens (3–5 year horizon). The strongest driver: Tram 75 + Deakin + Chadstone proximity. The flag we are watching: Apartment pipeline around Deakin heavy. Open the investor lens on the map for the full driver / risk breakdown and yield comparison.

How is the commute from Burwood to Melbourne CBD?

Commute notes from our research: Deakin Burwood campus + tram 75; 1BR rents ₹550–650/wk, students anchor demand. The interactive map shows commute isolines from Burwood to Melbourne CBD and other Melbourne hubs.

What kind of suburb is Burwood?

Burwood is tagged as: University, Arterial, Infill. A typical Melbourne suburb.