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Burwood
7 km²
A walkability score of 8.8 makes Burwood a walker's paradise within Greater Sydney. This is a highly accessible community where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. It is a place designed for ease of movement, with an exceptional level of local services and amenities available on foot. The area's convenience is matched by a First Nations population that achieves much higher education and employment outcomes than the national average.
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The 160 First Nations residents here are more likely to have finished Year 12 than those in most other areas, with a rate of 48.7%. This higher education level is consistent with strong financial outcomes, as typical personal incomes are well above the national figure and the unemployment rate of 3.8% is among the lowest for this level.
Burwood is exceptionally walkable, with 100% of homes located within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport. Almost every home also has easy access to groceries and health services, far exceeding New South Wales averages. This high connectivity is supported by a relatively flat terrain and a high density of intersections.