Thinking about buying your first home in Burwood (2134)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Burwood is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Burwood a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Burwood (2134) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Burwood suits younger buyers, given the median age of 32, who want walkability without paying house prices. The unit median of $924,500 is the realistic entry point here, and with 89 out of 100 for walkability and 99 transport stops within 1.6 kilometres, car-free living is genuinely viable. The single nearby primary school scores an ICSEA of 1092, which is solid, and 37 of 41 childcare services within 5 kilometres meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
Families wanting a house will find the numbers brutal. The median house price is $3,257,500, which is well beyond most owner-occupier budgets, and separate houses make up only 21 per cent of the housing stock. The owner-occupancy rate of just 37 per cent means most neighbours are renters, which affects community stability in some buildings. The financial grade of C+ and the composite B- reflect a suburb where the price-to-income gap is genuinely uncomfortable.
What to verify before you bid
- Unit prices fell 2.0 per cent year-on-year across 276 sales, so pull recent comparable sales for the specific building you are considering and check the strata records for outstanding levies or defect notices. - The FHBAS scheme does not apply at the unit median of $924,500, so confirm your stamp duty liability in full before setting a budget. - With 68 per cent of dwellings being flats, request the owners corporation financials and confirm the building's age and cladding status before exchanging.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Burwood?
BOCSAR · BURWOOD 2134
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K12,07712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+51%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Burwood
Within LGA: Burwood
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT56%874 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES32%495 reports
ASSAULT12%195 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED37%
NON-DOMESTIC63%
Across 179 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Burwood
25
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:59 AEST
Earlwood station · 5.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 240 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$875per week
Sep 2025 · 240 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Croydon2132
$690▼$185
1.2 km away
Strathfield2135
$750▼$125
2.1 km away
Ashfield2131
$670▼$205
2.5 km away
Concord2137
$793▼$82
2.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2134
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2134. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What suburb is postcode 2134?
Burwood is the primary suburb with postcode 2134 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Burwood is the main locality.
Which local government area is Burwood in?
Burwood (2134) is located in the Burwood local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Burwood?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Burwood (2134) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Burwood flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Burwood. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Burwood?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Burwood (2134), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Burwood (2134) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Burwood (2134). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Burwood changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Burwood (2134) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
