BURWOOD HEIGHTS

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,958,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $685,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,469
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 21.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 1,134
Density 5,018.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

BURWOOD HEIGHTS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,958,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $685,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $693/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BURWOOD HEIGHTS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,469 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.37x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BURWOOD HEIGHTS 2,469/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BURWOOD HEIGHTS has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

BURWOOD HEIGHTS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

1,134
Total Population
5,018
people/km² density
21.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
243 people
21.4%
2
Australia
153 people
13.5%
3
England
140 people
12.4%
4
Italy
138 people
12.2%
5
Lebanon
88 people
7.8%

Transport

13.0 km
to Sydney CBD
23 min
drive to CBD
35 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

BURWOOD HEIGHTS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About BURWOOD HEIGHTS

Burwood Heights is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 13.0km from CBD, about 35 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 1,134 with a density of 5018 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,958,000, above Sydney average; unit median $685,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2469 per 100,000, 0.37x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 21.43%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (13.49%) and English (12.35%), has a significant Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Burwood Heights has a house median of $2,958,000 and unit median of $685,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Burwood Heights has a crime rate of 2469 per 100,000, which is 0.37x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

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 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney, 2024 HSC results: 391 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 16 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 94.2 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Burwood Heights has a population of 1,134, with Chinese comprising 21.40%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (21.43%), Aust (13.49%), English (12.35%), Italian (12.17%), Lebanese (7.76%).

Burwood Heights is approximately 13.0km from Sydney CBD, about 23 minutes by car or 35 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.