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Burnside Suburb Profile 

Burnside is renowned for its stately homes, exclusive schools, high-end shopping and elite neighbours. A prestigious pocket in Adelaide's east, this beautiful and alluring suburb comes with manicured streets and an abundance of leisurely benefits, making it one of Adelaide's most sought-after postcodes.
Burnside Suburb Profile 
Living in Burnside
The Locals

Burnside is a place where the rugged australian bush meets suburban comfort and lavish homes. Tucked away from it all on the cusp of the foothills, living in Burnside offers a unique blend of tranquility and convenience. Just minutes from city amenities and premier wine regions, burnside is surrounded by prestigious schools, excellent shopping, and plenty of options for dining and entertainment. 

Sitting alongside cleland national park and at the bottom of mount lofty summit, the area provides a natural playground that locals fully embrace. Walking trails lead to waterfalls and hidden valleys, while mountain biking tracks weave through native bushland, offering endless weekend fun for the fit and adventurous. Living in Burnside also means enjoying the high life, with large estate homes often featuring pools, tennis courts, and spacious yards. Many properties boast breathtaking views of adelaide’s skyline, making them ideal for entertaining, while others overlook picturesque waterfall gully, where the seasonal changes paint a stunning landscape. 

Area Features

City and Adelaide Hills Combo

Beautifully positioned, Burnside comes with a leafy hillside lifestyle minutes from the city centre and surrounding suburbs. Its location also provides residents with easy access to the Adelaide Hills wine region and beyond.

Mount Lofty/Waterfall Gully

A winding drive along Waterfall Gully Road leads to the base of Adelaides famous Mount Lofty Summit hike. The 3.8-kilometre walk up and down the summit provides spectacular views, picturesque waterfalls and challenging trails.

Hazelwood Park

Just shy of the suburbs western perimeter is a mecca of outdoor activity at Hazelwood Park. With shady trees, fitness equipment, playgrounds, ample parking and an excellent Olympic-sized swimming pool, Burnside locals treat it as their own – its a firm favourite with families all year.

Burnside has long been favoured by affluent families, professionals and successful business owners who enjoy the areas location, leafy green surroundings and convenience to the city.There are plenty of older couples, singles and empty nesters here too. Having raised their families in the area they now enjoy the extra space and convenience that the suburb affords. Younger families tend to settle in nearby suburbs that are more affordable but make use of Burnsides open spaces and recreational facilities. 

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