Car 67.2%Transit 3.0%Bicycle 3.0%Walk 6.7%WFH 20.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.9%
England
5.8%
New Zealand
1.3%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
91.8%
Italian
1.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Burnside
Is Burnside safe?
Burnside has a safety score of 89/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) (71/100), Gnarabup (87/100), Cowaramup (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Burnside?
Median weekly rent in Burnside is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) ($800/wk), Gnarabup ($750/wk), Cowaramup ($835/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Burnside affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Burnside is $1.4M. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) ($1.1M), Gnarabup ($2.8M), Cowaramup ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/burnside
Burnside is a small suburb around 235 km from central Perth with a population of 309. Median property values reach $1.45M and rent of $580/week, 42% above the Perth metro median.
Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 89/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 37 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Demographically, the median age sits at 42 and household income at $2,134/week.