Burwood East, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Burwood East, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
| Locality | Burwood East |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Whitehorse City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85391 |
| Longitude | 145.14753 |
| Population | 10,675 |
| Density | 2505.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 3151 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 17 km east-southeast |
Burwood East is a locality in the Whitehorse City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,675. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 2505.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Burwood East is located at 37.8539°S, 145.1475°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3151.
Burwood East unfolds as a verdant tapestry of suburban living, where the gentle slopes of the Dandenong Creek catchment begin to assert their presence, hinting at the broader topography of Melbourne's eastern fringe. It lies 3.2 km north-north-east of Mount Waverley, VIC (from Mount Waverley, VIC: bearing 32°T), and is situated 3.7 km north-north-west of Glen Waverley. Here, the landscape is a mosaic of established residential streets, fringed by mature eucalypts and a scattering of native shrubs, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper on warmer days. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a coolness that speaks of proximity to the creeks and a certain elevation, a welcome respite before the sun climbs higher. Neighbourhood parks, dotted with playgrounds and picnic tables, provide green lungs within the suburban sprawl, their lawns meticulously kept, offering a quiet invitation to pause.
The history of Burwood East is intrinsically linked to the development of Melbourne's eastern suburbs, evolving from market gardens and orchards that once dominated the land into the residential character it holds today. The local economy, while primarily driven by retail and service industries concentrated in nearby hubs, still carries echoes of its agricultural past in the occasional heritage farm gate or the lingering scent of freshly cut grass from expansive backyards. Its distinctive character is woven into the fabric of its everyday life, a blend of families seeking a comfortable base and older residents who have witnessed its transformation over decades. Burwood East is a place where the rhythm of life feels measured, a steady progression marked by school runs, local shopping trips, and the quiet hum of a community at peace with its surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burwood East, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Burwood East, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
Detailed location data for Burwood East includes the postcode (3151), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Whitehorse City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burwood East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |