Federation homes, picturesque streets and large Italian, Greek, Korean and Chinese communities
Burwood, Sydney (inner west)
Burwood is an easy going friendly, family and student type suburb. It has a very appealing central shopping district with plenty of cafes, Asian restaurants and a Westfield shopping centre. Here you will find everyday people getting on with things in a pleasant, clean, unpretentious and relaxed environment. New apartment blocks have sprung up around the shopping area, mixing in with large Federation homes. (More information below and to your left <<<) > BURWOOD ON THE INNER WEST MAP > BURWOOD MAP > TRANSPORT, GETTING HERE > DISTANCES FROM BURWOOD TO...
Rent $$$:
rent prices are affordable but becoming expensive
Hot spot: Golden Globe Seafood Restaurant - 206 Burwood Rd
Location:
Parks, 5-10km from city centre
Federation homes
Would Suit:
Professionals, Families, Students
Usually fine, except around Burwood Rd
Vibe:
Welcoming, happy community
If this suburb were a shoe, it would be a Nine West and a brown work shoe
Many of the streets are tree-lined. The Appian Way is a street with some of the best examples of Federation homes in Sydney.
In more recent years, couples and professionals have been moving in to Burwood; and it's popular with University of Sydney students. Singles would generally find this place a bit too far out from the city centre. An express train from Burwood to Central Station is 10 minutes.
Almost half of Burwood's population was born overseas with Italians, Greeks, Koreans and Lebanese among the most prevalent.
Parking is usually no problem. The vibe: welcoming with an enviable diversity in cuisine. Shoe equivalent: brown work shoes, Nine West. Would suit: ages 28+, families, quieter professional types, students. Location: parks. Distance: 12 km from the city centre. Direction: West.
