Burwood
NSW 2134 · Burwood
18,224 (2021) → 21,187 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burwood is a high growth suburb in Burwood, NSW 2134, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.13M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Burwood has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2134 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (28.85%), Nepal (8.16%), Vietnam (3.33%), Malaysia (3.12%), Hong Kong (2.85%)
Top languages: Mandarin (32.13%), Cantonese (10.79%), Nepali (7.88%), Vietnamese (2.88%), Korean (2.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1063 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- MLC SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1177
- Burwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
- Southern Cross Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1042
- MLC School, Art and Design CentreCombined · Independent
- MLC School, Music CentreCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Burwood Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1086
- Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1088
- Santa Sabina CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1139
- Croydon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1119
- Santa Sabina College, Santa Maria del MontePrimary · Independent · 1.1km
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1110
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1083
- Trinity Grammar School Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1160
- Meriden SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1180
- Enfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1062
- Lucas Gardens SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1057
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Burwood
Is Burwood safe?
Burwood has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 8,681 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Burwood?
In Burwood, the median house price is $3.13M and the median unit price is $909K. Median weekly house rent is $920.
How far is Burwood from Sydney CBD?
Burwood is about 9.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Burwood?
Burwood has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burwood?
Burwood has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 53 bus stops.