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| Locality | Burwood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Burwood Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.87841 |
| Longitude | 151.1039 |
| Population | 18,224 |
| Density | 7438.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 2134 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 10 km west |
Burwood is a locality in the Burwood Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 18,224. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 7438.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km west of Sydney. Burwood is located at 33.8784°S, 151.1039°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2134.
Burwood hums with a quiet, persistent energy, a place where the sprawl of Sydney begins to loosen its grip, revealing pockets of leafy streets and a distinctive, lived-in character. It lies 2.2 km east of Strathfield, NSW (from Strathfield, NSW: bearing 88°T), and is situated 9.9 km west of Sydney. The terrain here, gently rolling rather than dramatically sculpted, supports a mature canopy of trees that cast a dappled shade over footpaths and gardens, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper the passing of seasons. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine, a subtle perfume that softens the edges of the urban landscape. It's a place where well-tended front yards, bursting with hydrangeas and azaleas, speak of a long-held pride in domesticity, a steady, unassuming beauty.
This locality, historically a significant stop on the westward route from Sydney, has seen its character shaped by successive waves of settlement and development. Its economic life, once tied to orchards and market gardens that fed the burgeoning city, has shifted towards a vibrant retail and commercial centre, with a strong presence of educational institutions drawing students and professionals from across the region. The enduring legacy of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in older farmhouses that have been absorbed into the suburban fabric, their verandahs now overlooking bustling streets rather than fertile fields. The distinctive presence of a major hospital complex also lends Burwood a particular pulse, a constant flow of people and a profound sense of community care.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Burwood, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Burwood, in the Burwood Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Burwood includes the postcode (2134), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Burwood Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |