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Albanvale vs Burnside

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

AlbanvaleBurnside
Active100
Safety8771
Wealth531
Value1037
Parks6276
Cafés297
Transit6914
Green space7984
Active & healthy3124
Schools nearby (OSM)3450
Median rent$325/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$700,800$780,000
House sales this quarter1623
Population5,6415,800
Full profile Albanvale in full Burnside in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Albanvale safer than Burnside?

Albanvale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Albanvale or Burnside?

Albanvale has the lower median house price of the two ($700,800 vs $780,000).

Should I live in Albanvale or Burnside?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Albanvale or Burnside.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →