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Burnside vs Caroline Springs

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Burnside scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

BurnsideCaroline Springs
Active075
Safety7170
Wealth3162
Value3780
Parks7680
Cafés747
Transit1428
Green space8474
Active & healthy2451
Schools nearby (OSM)5084
Median rent$400/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$780,000$835,000
House sales this quarter23100
Population5,80024,488
Full profile Burnside in full Caroline Springs 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 Burnside safer than Caroline Springs?

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

Which is cheaper, Burnside or Caroline Springs?

Burnside has the lower median house price of the two ($780,000 vs $835,000).

Should I live in Burnside or Caroline Springs?

Burnside scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Burnside or Caroline Springs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →