Burwood

Burwood ranks 59th of 128 in NSW, performing best on lifestyle & amenity (55/100).

"Sydney's compact multicultural centre — Chinese dining hub and inner-west convenience"

New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 40,000

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

52 out of 100

#16 of 34 metro councils in NSW

#59 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability48/100
Community Services51/100
Lifestyle & Amenity55/100
Core Operations53/100

What This Means For You

Among metropolitan councils, Burwood performs strongest in lifestyle and amenity investment (better than 55% of peers). Performance in financial sustainability is moderate at the 48th percentile among peers.

What Makes This Place Unique

Sydney's compact multicultural centre — Chinese dining hub and inner-west convenience

Burwood is small but vibrant, with a significant Chinese-Australian community that's made it one of Sydney's best dining precincts.

Known For

  • Outstanding Chinese and Korean dining
  • Burwood Westfield and commercial centre
  • Inner-west transport hub
  • Compact, walkable municipality

Living Here

Burwood offers inner-suburban convenience with exceptional Asian food. It's dense and busy but well-connected by rail.

Hidden Gem

Burwood Park — a heritage park with Chinese garden elements that reflects the area's cultural evolution.