Burwood at a glance
Median house
$3,000,000
-4.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$388,080
Weekly rent
$950
Houses · units $830
Gross yield
1.6%
Houses, on the median
Population
18.2k
Median age 32
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 95 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2134), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,000,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (95 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $388,080, roughly 87% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $600,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -4.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Burwood.
Median house price
$3,000,000
-4.6% over the past year. Median unit price $388,080.
Median of 95 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$950/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$830/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
$3,000,000
-4.6% annual growth
$388,080
18,224
Median age: 32
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -4.6%/yr
2021
$3.8M
5-year change
-21%
2026
$3.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Burwood.
Burwood's median house price is $3,000,000 (median of 95 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2134 (NSW), Burwood, part of Greater Sydney.
Burwood (2134) sits in the Burwood region of NSW. The median house here is $3,000,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.65% (median rent $950/wk against a $3,000,000 price tag). Units yield 11.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 59% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.65%
Based on $3,000,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202611.12%
Based on $388,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-4.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202637%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,380
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Burwood Public School
Burwood Girls High School
Croydon Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Burwood?
- The median house price in Burwood, NSW 2134 is $3,000,000 (median of 95 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $388,080. Annual growth is -4.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Burwood?
- A useful starting point is the Burwood median house price of $3,000,000 (units $388,080). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Burwood a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Burwood is 1.6%: the median weekly house rent is $950 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2134), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,000,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 4.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Burwood is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $950, for units it's $830.
- 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 South, Enfield.
- 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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