Victoria location profile
Burwood VIC 3125
Leafy, well-established suburb known for its family-friendly streets, strong education presence, and proximity to Deakin University. A mix of period homes and newer townhouses, with convenient retail strips and excellent public transport via tram and bus. Popular for students, professionals, and long-term residents seeking suburban calm with city access.
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Why families consider Burwood
Diverse and educated community with many families, university students, and professionals. Quiet residential pockets near parks and creeks, active local café culture along Toorak Road/Burwood Highway, and a balanced lifestyle oriented around schools, green spaces, and convenient commuting.
Amenities & services
- Burwood Village shopping strip (Toorak Road)
- Bennettswood shops & eateries (Burwood Highway)
- Box Hill Central (nearby major shopping)
- Burwood One Shopping Centre (nearby, Burwood East)
- Burwood HealthCare (GP/urgent care)
- Box Hill Hospital (nearby)
- Epworth Eastern Box Hill (nearby)
- Cafés and restaurants along Toorak Road & Burwood Highway
- Box Hill dining precinct (nearby)
- Box Hill Library (Box Hill)
- Ashburton Library (Ashburton)
- Camberwell Library (Camberwell)
- Deakin University Library – Burwood Campus (Burwood)
Transport & connectivity
- Tram 75 along Burwood Highway to CBD
- Tram 70 to Wattle Park/City via Riversdale Road
- Train (nearby): Burwood, Hartwell, Ashburton stations on Alamein line
- Train (nearby): Jordanville/Holmesglen on Glen Waverley line
- Buses: 201 (Box Hill–Deakin University), 281 (Templestowe–Deakin University), 732 (Box Hill–Rowville via Burwood Hwy), 736 (Mitcham–Clayton via Highbury Rd), 767 (Box Hill–Southland via Deakin), 903 SmartBus (Altona–Mordialloc via Warrigal Rd)
- Major roads: Burwood Hwy/Toorak Rd, Warrigal Rd, Middleborough Rd, Highbury Rd, Riversdale Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wattle Park Golf Course & walking trails
- Gardiners Creek Trail (cycling/running)
- DeakinACTIVE gyms & sports facilities
- Ashburton Pool & Recreation Centre (nearby)
- Aqualink Box Hill (nearby aquatic centre)
- Wattle Park Chalet events and community activities
- Wattle Park
- Gardiners Creek Reserve
- Bennettswood Reserve
- Lundgren Chain Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and kinders around Toorak Rd/Burwood Hwy and near Deakin; generally good availability, though infant rooms can have waitlists.
- Deakin University – Melbourne Burwood Campus (Burwood)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (via 733/767 connections; short drive/bus)
- Swinburne University of Technology – Hawthorn Campus (via tram/bus links)
- Box Hill Institute (Box Hill)