Burwood
VIC 3125 • Greater Melbourne
About Burwood
Burwood is a suburb transformed by Deakin University and Burwood One, home to 15,100 residents in Monash, 14 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Alamein line serves Burwood station, while Deakin's main campus and the massive Burwood One shopping centre dominate the suburb's character. Student accommodation and newer apartments have changed the population profile.
Burwood One and nearby Burwood Highway retail provide comprehensive shopping, while the university brings students, academics, and cultural activity. The suburb is less residential in character than neighbours but offers significant amenity. Burwood attracts students, academics, and young professionals who appreciate the campus atmosphere, shopping access, and train connectivity.
Burwood falls under postcode 3125 and is governed by Monash Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Box Hill (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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285 Warrigal Road
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245 Burwood Highway (Gandel Campus)
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141 Burwood Highway
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Central Avenue
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4 Starling Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 2,030
- 2. India 944
- 3. Sri Lanka 481
- 4. Malaysia 454
- 5. England 307
- 6. Vietnam 263
- 7. Hong Kong 229
- 8. Greece 216
- 9. New Zealand 146
- 10. Philippines 144
- 11. Indonesia 132
- 12. Iran 107
- 13. South Korea 88
- 14. Italy 87
- 15. Singapore 79
Ancestry 2021 Census
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