Council (LGA) · Area profile

Burwood

7 km²

Burwood is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and a youthful population.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Burwood, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population40,217▲ +24.0%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▼ -2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over15.3%Children under 1511.9%People in a de facto relationship8.3%▲ +84.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Burwood, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Youth (15–24) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)34.3%

Older adults (45–64)21.4%

Youth (15–24)17.0%

Seniors (65+)15.3%

Children (0–14)11.9%

Marital status

In Burwood, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (42%) and Divorced (7%).

Married44%
Never married42%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Burwood, the largest group is Australia at 50%, followed by China (24%) and Nepal (10%).

Australia37.0%

China18.1%

Nepal7.6%

India3.1%

Vietnam2.7%

Italy2.2%

Philippines1.5%

England0.9%

New Zealand0.9%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In Burwood, the largest group is Chinese at 41%, followed by English (13%) and Australian (12%).

Chinese32.8%

English10.7%

Australian9.6%

Italian7.3%

Irish4.3%

Indian3.6%

Greek3.1%

Vietnamese2.8%

Scottish2.8%

Filipino1.9%

Language

People using another language at home62.9%

Language used at home

In Burwood, the largest group is English only at 43%, followed by Mandarin (27%) and Cantonese (11%).

English only31.4%

Mandarin19.9%

Cantonese8.2%

Arabic3.5%

Italian3.3%

Vietnamese2.4%

Greek2.1%

Hindi1.0%

Tagalog0.6%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion34.9%

Religious affiliation

In Burwood, the largest group is Christianity at 40%, followed by No religion (38%) and Hinduism (11%).

Christianity40%
No religion38%
Hinduism11%
Buddhism8%
Islam2%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1274.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher37.8%

Highest year of school

In Burwood, the largest group is Year 12 at 80%, followed by Year 9 or below (9%) and Year 10 (8%).

Year 1274.3%

Year 9 or below8.6%

Year 107.5%

Year 112.4%

Highest qualification level

In Burwood, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 43%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree36.5%

Postgraduate degree17.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.9%

Certificate III / IV10.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Burwood, the largest group is Management & commerce at 32%, followed by Society & culture (12%) and Engineering & related (11%).

Management & commerce27.9%

Society & culture10.5%

Engineering & related9.4%

Health8.7%

Information technology8.3%

Education5.5%

Creative arts4.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.6%

Architecture & building3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$739▲ +50.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,867▲ +42.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,101▲ +45.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.7%

Household income distribution

In Burwood, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99929.0%

$650–$1,49922.8%

Under $65016.6%

$4,000 or more15.0%

$3,000–$3,99910.7%

Personal income distribution

In Burwood, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65041.9%

$650–$1,49931.0%

$1,500–$2,99915.5%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.4%People with a mental health condition4.7%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Burwood, the largest group is None at 80%, followed by One condition (14%) and Two conditions (4%).

None74.2%

One condition13.1%

Two conditions3.6%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Burwood, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Arthritis (16%) and Mental health (15%).

Other condition6.5%

Arthritis5.0%

Mental health4.7%

Asthma4.6%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease2.8%

Cancer1.9%

Lung condition0.8%

Dementia0.8%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.7%People providing unpaid care9.2%People caring for children unpaid17.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011 One-parent families13.0%People living alone22.7%▲ +10.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Burwood, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families13%
Other families3%

Household size

In Burwood, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people31.4%

1 person22.7%

3 people19.7%

4 people16.1%

5 people6.2%

6 or more3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$500▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,500▲ +14.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.10▼ -15.4%since 2011 Households renting47.0%Homes owned outright26.5%Separate (detached) houses34.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms47.9%▼ -15.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Burwood, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned outright (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

Rented48%
Owned outright27%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Burwood, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 49%, followed by Separate house (35%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (15%).

Flat or apartment49%
Separate house35%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Burwood, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

2 bedrooms37.9%

3 bedrooms26.2%

4 bedrooms14.0%

1 bedroom10.9%

5 or more7.7%

Studio / none1.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Burwood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $550–$749 (30%) and $200–$349 (12%).

$350–$54943.2%

$550–$74929.2%

$200–$34911.5%

Under $2006.3%

$750 or more6.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Burwood, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

$3,000 or more37.2%

$1,800–$2,99928.2%

Under $1,00013.2%

$1,000–$1,79912.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle23.9%▲ +13.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Burwood, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by No vehicle (24%) and 2 vehicles (23%).

1 vehicle43.6%

No vehicle23.9%

2 vehicles23.0%

3 vehicles6.3%

4 or more3.2%

How people get to work

In Burwood, the largest group is Worked at home at 45%, followed by Car (driver) (32%) and Train (13%).

Worked at home35.8%

Car (driver)24.9%

Train10.3%

Walked3.4%

Car (passenger)2.5%

Bus1.7%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years48.0%Recent arrivals from overseas28.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.1%Labour-force participation57.0%Employed full-time51.9%

Industries people work in

In Burwood, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Professional & technical (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.6%

Professional & technical11.1%

Retail trade9.3%

Accommodation & food9.1%

Education & training8.0%

Finance & insurance7.4%

Construction6.3%

Administrative & support4.5%

Manufacturing4.3%

Transport & warehousing4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Burwood, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Managers (13%).

Professionals30.2%

Clerical & administrative13.1%

Managers12.4%

Community & personal service10.1%

Labourers9.7%

Technicians & trades9.4%

Sales workers8.7%

Machinery operators & drivers3.9%

Areas within Burwood

Burwood (NSW)Croydon Croydon Park - Enfield

Nearby areas

Strathfield Canada Bay Inner West Hunters Hill Bayside (NSW)Georges River Ryde Lane Cove

👥 Demographics & Identity