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Burnside Heights vs Caroline Springs

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Burnside Heights scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Burnside HeightsCaroline Springs
Active1875
Safety9870
Wealth7562
Value8880
Parks7680
Cafés747
Transit2428
Green space8674
Active & healthy3251
Schools nearby (OSM)6084
Median rent$411/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$770,000$835,000
House sales this quarter27100
Population6,37724,488
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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 Burnside Heights safer than Caroline Springs?

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

Which is cheaper, Burnside Heights or Caroline Springs?

Burnside Heights has the lower median house price of the two ($770,000 vs $835,000).

Should I live in Burnside Heights or Caroline Springs?

Burnside Heights scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Burnside Heights or Caroline Springs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →