BURWOOD
BURWOOD Property Overview
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Independent (1)
MLC School
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Southern Cross Catholic College
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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.