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Burnside vs Ravenhall

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.1 km apart, on the same open data. Burnside scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

BurnsideRavenhall
Active054
Safety712
Wealth310
Value370
Parks764
Cafés750
Transit141
Green space8452
Active & healthy2459
Schools nearby (OSM)503
Median rent$400/wk $1500/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$780,000—
House sales this quarter23—
Population5,8002,295
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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 safer than Ravenhall?

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

Should I live in Burnside or Ravenhall?

Burnside scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Burnside or Ravenhall.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →