Victoria location profile
Bennettswood VIC 3125
Bennettswood is a small, leafy residential pocket within the City of Whitehorse, often considered part of greater Burwood. It blends quiet streets and established homes with student life spilling over from nearby Deakin University, offering convenient shopping, transport and green corridors.
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Why families consider Bennettswood
A mix of families, downsizers and students/academics linked to Deakin University. The area features post‑war houses and newer townhouses/apartments along main corridors, a multicultural community, and a relaxed suburban lifestyle with strong access to parks, education and retail.
Amenities & services
- Burwood One Shopping Centre (24‑hour Kmart, Coles, Aldi)
- Local supermarkets and specialty shops along Burwood Highway
- Cafes and restaurants around Deakin University and Burwood Hwy
- Box Hill Central (major retail and dining nearby)
- Medical: local GP and dental clinics; Box Hill Hospital and Epworth Eastern (nearby)
- Box Hill Library (Box Hill)
- Vermont South Library (Vermont South)
- Blackburn Library (Blackburn)
- Deakin University Library – Burwood Campus (Burwood)
Transport & connectivity
- Tram 75 (City–Vermont South) along Burwood Highway
- Tram 70 (Wattle Park–Docklands) on Riversdale Road (nearby)
- Buses: 201 (Box Hill–Deakin University), 281 (Templestowe–Deakin University), 733 (Box Hill–Oakleigh/Monash Clayton) plus local routes to Box Hill and Glen Waverley
- Nearest train stations: Box Hill (Lilydale/Belgrave lines), Jordanville (Glen Waverley line)
- Major roads: Burwood Highway, Elgar Road, Station Street, Middleborough Road, Riversdale Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bennettswood Reserve (sports ovals, playground, tennis)
- Gardiners Creek Trail (cycling and walking)
- DeakinACTIVE gym and sports facilities
- Aqualink Box Hill (aquatic and fitness centre, nearby)
- Wattle Park (walking trails, picnic areas, heritage features)
- Bennettswood Reserve
- Gardiners Creek Reserve
- Wattle Park
Education context
Multiple early learning and long day care options in and around Bennettswood/Burwood with kindergarten programs; vacancies vary by centre and semester with higher demand near Deakin University and along Burwood Highway.
- Deakin University (Burwood Campus – adjacent/nearby)
- Monash University (Clayton Campus – via bus 733)
- Swinburne University (Hawthorn Campus – via tram/bus connections)
- Box Hill Institute (Box Hill)