Burwood Heights at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
1,134
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Burwood Heights.
The postcode for Burwood Heights is 2136 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Burwood Heights (2136) sits in the Strathfield region of NSW.
Burwood Heights has roughly 1,134 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Burwood Heights scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burwood Heights's population at 1,134, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,134
Median age
38
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
1,134
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
30
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burwood Heights.
Local schools for Burwood Heights
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Government School Catchment
Croydon Park Public School
Enfield Public School
Croydon Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burwood Heights.
- What is the Burwood Heights postcode?
- Burwood Heights is in the 2136 postcode, in NSW, in the Strathfield Council region.
- Where is Burwood Heights?
- Burwood Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2136. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Strathfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burwood Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Burwood Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Burwood Heights on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Croydon Park Public School, Enfield Public School.
- How walkable is Burwood Heights?
- Burwood Heights has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burwood Heights?
- Burwood Heights is close to Croydon Park, Croydon, Burwood, Burwood North, Enfield.
- What is the population of Burwood Heights?
- The population of Burwood Heights is approximately 1,134 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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