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Burwood Heights suburb profile

Burwood Heights is a small, quietly residential pocket in Sydney's Inner West, tucked between Burwood and Strathfield. The suburb feels established, with tree-lined streets, older single-storey houses and low-rise apartment blocks set among well-kept gardens, which gives it a calm, family-friendly character. Daily life centres on nearby Burwood's shopping and dining strip for cafes, supermarkets and services, while local parks and school options are within easy reach. Commuting is straightforward thanks to nearby train stations and regular bus routes, and major roads provide simple access to the wider inner-west and city.

Burwood Heights property market performance

Burwood Heights has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units.

Sales activity was limited over the last 3 months, with 1 house and 3 units recorded as sold.

The rental market in Burwood Heights shows unit rents averaging $745 a week, up a solid 6.4% over the last 12 months. There isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable average rent for houses.

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Burwood Heights demographics

Almost half of households are couple families with children, at 48.6%. Couple families without children make up 35.0%, one-parent families account for 15.4% and other families 1.0%.

The community numbers 1,134 people, with a median age of 38. The median total household income is $2,087 a week, or roughly $108,500 a year.

Homes in Burwood Heights are predominantly owner-occupied: 35.7% are owned outright and 30.0% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 65.7% (roughly two in three households). Renters make up 34.3% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Burwood Heights

Some popular suburbs near Burwood Heights include:

  • Enfield: A diverse, established suburb in Sydney's inner west with residential and commercial pockets.
  • Croydon Park: Leafy Croydon Park features tree-lined streets and small local parks.
  • Burwood: Major commercial and transport centre with a substantial retail precinct.
  • Croydon: Known for heritage homes and broad residential streets that appeal to families.
  • Strathfield: Characterised by large period homes and wide streets around a central village area.

How does Burwood Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median unit prices: Burwood Heights’s median unit price is 0.7% higher than Strathfield’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Burwood Heights have grown 50.8% higher than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Burwood Heights have grown 10.1% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Burwood Heights

There are 13 real estate agents in Burwood Heights, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 42.9% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Burwood Heights typically range from 1.66% to 2.15%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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