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Burwood HeightsNSW 2136
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Burwood Heights is home to ~1,134 residents (median age 38), with 34% of households renting.
Rent in Burwood Heights
The median house rent in Burwood Heights is $900/week (70 new leases). Units have a median of $650/week (191 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2136, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $530/wk | $580/wk |
| 2 | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $920/wk | $800/wk |
| 4+ | $1025/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Burwood Heights fall in the intake zones of Burwood Girls High School, Croydon Park Public School, Ashfield Boys High School, Strathfield South High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Burwood Girls High School#324 of 2159 in NSW
- Croydon Park Public School#365 of 2159 in NSW
- Ashfield Boys High School#383 of 2159 in NSW
- Strathfield South High School#1229 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Burwood Heights has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Elm St Early Learning Centre, Little Zak's Academy Burwood Heights.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Croydon Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Burwood Plaza, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ashfield Mall. 3 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Burwood Heights (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 3 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Upward |
Development activity
8 development applications were lodged in Burwood Heights over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Burwood Heights — quick answers
What is the median rent in Burwood Heights?
Houses in Burwood Heights (postcode 2136) have a median asking rent of $900/week; units have a median of $650/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Burwood Heights?
Burwood Heights addresses can be zoned for Burwood Girls High School, Croydon Park Public School, Ashfield Boys High School, Strathfield South High School. Burwood Girls High School ranks in roughly the top 15% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Burwood Heights?
Burwood Heights has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Burwood Heights to the Sydney CBD?
From Croydon Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 36 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Burwood Heights?
8 development applications were lodged in Burwood Heights in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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