Family Guide to Burwood East (2026)
Burwood East has adequate family infrastructure: 5 schools, 16 parks, 2 medical centres and 4 supermarkets.
Schools in Burwood East
Burwood East has 5 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill College | 2-3 | 178-198 Mahoneys Road |
| Burwood East Primary School | 1 | 401 Blackburn Road |
| Burwood East Special School | 1-3 | 18 Manooka Street |
| Burwood Heights Primary School | 1 | 174 Mahoneys Road |
| Blackburn English Language School | 1-3 | 120 Eley Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Burwood East has 16 parks:
- Damper Creek Reserve
- Tally Ho Reserve
- Eley Road Reserve
- East Burwood Reserve
- Burwood Highway Reserve
- Ballyshannassy Park
- Highbury Park
- Melbourne Water Pipe Reserve
- Plus 8 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Peter James Centre | 321-345 Burwood Highway | +61 3 9881 1888 |
| Burwood Specialist Care | 323 Blackburn Road | — |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Snuggles
- Insight Early Learning
- Greenwood Burwood East — 6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East
- Kidzplay on Highbury
Supermarkets
- Coles — 172-210 Burwood Highway
- ALDI
- Woolworths
- Hu Hui Supermarket
The Family Verdict
Burwood East has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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