4 min drive to Burswood + 5 min transfer + 14 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1975/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
48%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Burswood
Full-time 41.9%Part-time 17.5%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 37.7%
Dwelling Types
Burswood
House 18.3%Semi-detached 18.2%Flat/Unit 63.4%
Commute Mode
Burswood
Car 72.3%Transit 11.8%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 3.4%WFH 11.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
47.0%
England
6.1%
China
3.6%
Malaysia
2.9%
New Zealand
2.8%
Language at Home
English only
68.3%
Mandarin
2.8%
Cantonese
1.1%
Spanish
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions about Burswood
Is Burswood safe?
Burswood has a safety score of 6/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: East Perth (15/100), Victoria Park (22/100), Lathlain (55/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Burswood?
Median weekly rent in Burswood is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: East Perth ($950/wk), Victoria Park ($795/wk), Lathlain ($775/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Burswood?
Burswood has a school rating of 50/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Perth Montessori School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Burswood from Perth CBD?
Burswood is 11 minutes by car, or 27 minutes by public transport, or 23 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Burswood affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Burswood is $1.5M, down 17.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $730K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: East Perth ($1.6M), Victoria Park ($1.1M), Lathlain ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/burswood
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Burswood sits right on the Swan River just minutes from the CBD, offering easy train access and striking riverside parkland. But it carries a well-worn reputation for crime: car break-ins and street safety concerns come up repeatedly from residents and prospective buyers alike. The area is in rapid transition, with a major $3.8 billion peninsula development underway, but for now it reads as a mixed zone of new apartments, car yards and entertainment venues rather than an established neighbourhood.
Property prices sit at a median of $1.50M and rent of $850/week, which is 47% above the Perth metro median. Expect a short 11-minute drive to the CBD (or 27 min via public transport), and most residents drive (60%). At 6/100, the safety score sits 46 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is above average, with 1 school holding a combined 50/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $1,975/week.
“Has anybody here currently living within The Burswood area near the train station? How does the street looks like especially after dark. Planning to buy an apartment and looking into this area especially around Goodwood Parade.”— 11 upvotes in community discussion