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Burwood
2 km²
A massive shift in population is evident in Burwood, where nearly 60% of residents have moved in within the last five years. This is a young and highly diverse community, with the typical resident aged just 32 and a huge proportion born overseas. Its character is shaped by a blend of high educational attainment and a transient, rental-heavy housing market. Situated in Greater Sydney, it functions as a dense, urban hub where most people live in apartments and rely on walking or public transport.
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Burwood is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 32. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both much lower than most areas, meaning the community is dominated by young adults aged 25 to 44.
Born overseas, 69.2% of the population hails from another country, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is led by a strong Chinese presence, with 48.3% of residents claiming Chinese ancestry.
Language diversity is very high here, with 74.1% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common, and 19.3% of residents speak little or no English, which is far above the national figure.
The community is more likely to have no religion than the rest of the country, at 43.8%. Buddhism and Hinduism also have a stronger presence here than in the typical Australian area.
Residents are highly qualified, with 39.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 76.7% completing Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages.
Typical weekly household income is $1,671, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, at 14.4%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.
Participation in unpaid work is quite low; those caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering are all well below the state and national figures.
The First Nations community is small, but those who identify as such have a personal income far above the national figure and a 0.0% unemployment rate.
Families make up a large part of the area, with 47.2% being couples with children. Household size is typical for the state, with about 2.5 people per home.
The area is dominated by rentals (59%) and flats or apartments (67.5%), with very few separate houses. Because of this density, people per bedroom is among the highest in the region, and typical weekly rent is $500, which is well above the national figure.
Public transport use is far above the national average, and 31.3% of homes have no car. This is supported by excellent connectivity, with a short 13-minute drive or 36-minute transit time to the city.
The area is highly transient, with 59.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 33.2%.
Unemployment is much higher than the national figure at 8.3%. Full-time employment is also well below the state average, with many residents working in health care, professional services, or hospitality.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools. Almost every home also has a 15-minute walk to groceries and health services.