Burwood Heights
NSW 2136 · Burwood
1,134 (2021) → 1,186 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Burwood local government area (est. 36,598 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burwood Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Burwood, NSW 2136, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Burwood Heights has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2136 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (11.73%), Italy (4.41%), India (2.91%), Philippines (1.85%), England (1.68%)
Top languages: Mandarin (10.76%), Arabic (6.61%), Cantonese (6.44%), Italian (6.17%), Greek (3.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.3kmICSEA 1083
- Croydon Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1077
- Enfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1062
- St Francis Xavier Catholic School AshburyPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1102
- Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1160
- Trinity Grammar School Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Croydon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1119
- Burwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1092
- Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield CampusCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1074
- Santa Sabina CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1139
- Ashbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1111
- Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1088
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Burwood Heights
Is Burwood Heights safe?
Burwood Heights has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,293 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Burwood Heights?
In Burwood Heights, the median house price is $3.53M and the median unit price is $745K. Median weekly house rent is $910.
How far is Burwood Heights from Sydney CBD?
Burwood Heights is about 9.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Burwood Heights?
Burwood Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burwood Heights?
Burwood Heights has a transport score of 81/100 and 3 bus stops.