Burwood · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Burwood

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more people rent in Burwood than in the rest of the state or nation. This high proportion of renters is reflected in the local cost of living, where typical weekly rents of $500 are among the highest for similar areas.

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📍 Burwood, Suburb / Locality

Where Burwood sits — Median rent (weekly)

$500 ▲ +18.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Burwood — higher than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Burwood$500
2134, NSW $500
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are high here, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,449 sitting well above the national figure. Rent is also expensive, reaching $500 a week, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

$500 ▲ +18.8%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $421
  • 2016: $520
  • 2021: $500

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,449 ▲ +13.0%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,449

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Burwood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $550–$749 (33%) and $200–$349 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Burwood splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (35%), with Under $1,000 at 15%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common in Burwood, making up 59% of households, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, those who own their home outright make up only 19.9%, far below the state average.

59.0% ▲ +29.1%

Higher than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.7%
  • 2016: 53.8%
  • 2021: 59.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

19.9% ▼ -34.5%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.4%
  • 2016: 24.4%
  • 2021: 19.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Burwood, Rented is the majority at 59%; Owned outright is next at 20%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats and apartments dominate the landscape at 67.5%, while separate houses are far less common than in the rest of Australia. Because there are so few large homes, there are 1.1 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure.

1.10 ▼ -15.4%

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.20
  • 2021: 1.10

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

21.2% ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.9%
  • 2016: 26.8%
  • 2021: 21.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

34.6% ▼ -28.3%

Lower than 98% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.2%
  • 2016: 42.1%
  • 2021: 34.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Burwood, Flat or apartment is the majority at 68%; Separate house is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Burwood, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (21%) and 1 bedroom (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Burwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10716/burwood/topic/housing-dwellings