Burwood at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.2k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Burwood.
The postcode for Burwood is 2134 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Burwood (2134) sits in the Burwood region of NSW.
Burwood has roughly 18,224 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burwood scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burwood's population at 18,224, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (37% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,224
Median age
32
Family households
61%
Lone person
24%
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)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
18,224
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2,201
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burwood.
Local schools for Burwood
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Government School Catchment
Burwood Public School
Burwood Girls High 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.
- What is the Burwood postcode?
- Burwood is in the 2134 postcode, in NSW, in the Burwood region.
- Where is Burwood?
- Burwood is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2134. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Burwood region.
- What is the average rent in Burwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Burwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Burwood on this page, including Burwood Public School, Santa Sabina College, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Burwood?
- Burwood has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burwood?
- Burwood is close to Burwood North, Croydon, Burwood Heights, Enfield, Enfield South.
- What is the population of Burwood?
- The population of Burwood is approximately 18,224 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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