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Burwood Heights Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Burwood Heights Compares
Burwood Heights vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Burwood Heights | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,087 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $475 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,227 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2136 covers Burwood Heights, an inland suburb of Sydney about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Inner West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Burwood.
According to the 2021 Census, Burwood Heights has a population of 1,134 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,087, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Burwood Heights includes a median weekly rent of $475, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,227, with 372 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burwood Heights scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Burwood Heights is part of the Strathfield - Burwood - Ashfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Burwood Heights Details
| Postcode | 2136 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,134 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,087/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $903/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $475 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,227 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population Density | 5018/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 372 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.8902 |
| Longitude | 151.1052 |
| Distance from Sydney | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner West |
| Area (SA3) | Strathfield - Burwood - Ashfield |
| Local Government | Burwood |
| Federal Electorate | Watson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 167 (14.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 133 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 363 (32.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 252 (22.2%) |
| 65+ years | 215 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 66 (5.8%) |
| Arthritis | 59 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 43 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 21 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 51 (13.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 131 (35.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 126 (34.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 59 (16.1%) |
Suburbs Near Burwood Heights
Same Postcode (2136)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.