BURWOOD

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $3,300,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $960,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 11,309
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 48.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 18,224
Density 7,452.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

BURWOOD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,300,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $960,000
Unit Sales Volume 68 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $875/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BURWOOD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 11,309 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.70x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BURWOOD 11,309/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BURWOOD has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

BURWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

18,224
Total Population
7,452
people/km² density
48.3%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
8,801 people
48.3%
2
England
1,567 people
8.6%
3
Australia
999 people
5.5%
4
Vietnam
601 people
3.3%
5
India
569 people
3.1%

Transport

13.5 km
to Sydney CBD
26 min
drive to CBD
21 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (1)

MLC School

Details
77.5 score K-12 Girls

Catholic (1)

Southern Cross Catholic College

Details
Year 9-12 Co-ed

BURWOOD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About BURWOOD

Burwood is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 13.5km from CBD, about 21 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 18,224 with a density of 7452 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,300,000, above Sydney average; unit median $960,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Southern Cross Catholic College has 1; independent school MLC School has 119.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 11309 per 100,000, 1.70x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 48.29%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (8.60%) and Australian (5.48%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Burwood has a house median of $3,300,000 and unit median of $960,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Burwood has a crime rate of 11309 per 100,000, which is 1.70x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Southern Cross Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 1 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course. Independent schools: MLC School, 2024 HSC results: 119 Distinguished Achievers, 6 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 77.5.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Burwood has a population of 18,224, with Chinese comprising 48.30%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (48.29%), English (8.60%), Aust (5.48%), Vietnamese (3.30%), Indian (3.12%).

Burwood is approximately 13.5km from Sydney CBD, about 26 minutes by car or 21 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.