Burnside, VIC 3949
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $400/wk Median
- 9.9% Renters
Burnside Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.8k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 19.9km
- Walkability
- 6.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Burnside Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Burnside is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 5,800 residents, a smaller but steady 9.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Burnside
Burnside Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Burnside Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Burnside
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Burnside
Real questions renters ask before moving to Burnside.
Is Burnside family-friendly for renters?
Burnside has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Burnside a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Burnside has a 9.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in Burnside?
Burnside has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 5,800, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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