Burwood Heights
NSW 2136 • Greater Sydney
About Burwood Heights
Burwood Heights is a small, compact residential suburb in Sydney's Inner West, within the Burwood local government area, approximately 11 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. With a population of around 1,134, it is a quiet pocket suburb bordered by Burwood to the north and Enfield to the south. The community is highly multicultural with significant Chinese, Italian, and Lebanese heritage, and a median age of 38.
Despite its small size (0.23 sq km), Burwood Heights benefits from proximity to Burwood's extensive retail strip and Westfield Burwood shopping centre. The suburb is popular with families and professionals, offering a comfortable lifestyle with a median household income of $2,087 per week. Its tree-lined streets, heritage-listed St Cloud estate, and proximity to excellent schools make it an attractive Inner West address with strong property values.
Burwood Heights falls under postcode 2136 and is governed by Burwood Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Strathfield electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 415 — Campsie to Burwood via Enfield 10-15 min
- 461 — Burwood to CBD (Domain) 35-45 min
- 464 — Ashfield to Mortlake 15-20 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Excellent train access via Burwood station with frequent services to Sydney CBD
Close to Burwood shopping strip, station, and schools; flat terrain makes walking convenient
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Enfield Public School ICSEA 10629747 3514 Beaumaris St
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124-126 Liverpool Road
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Strathfield South High School ICSEA 9619642 4649 43 Hedges Ave
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Strathfield South Public School ICSEA 961457 Liverpool Rd
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St Annes Square
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Burwood Heights, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Burwood Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Burwood Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Burwood Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 133
- 2. Italy 50
- 3. India 33
- 4. Philippines 21
- 5. England 19
- 6. South Korea 19
- 7. Vietnam 18
- 8. Lebanon 17
- 9. Hong Kong 16
- 10. New Zealand 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)