Western Australia location profile
Burswood WA 6100
Burswood is an inner-riverside suburb on the Swan River, best known for Crown Perth and Optus Stadium. It offers apartment-based urban living with easy CBD access and a strong entertainment and events vibe.
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Why families consider Burswood
Predominantly young professionals and renters in modern apartments, with some high-end riverside homes. Lifestyle centres on dining, events, and active recreation along the river, with quick links to the CBD and the Victoria Park cafe strip.
Amenities & services
- Crown Perth dining and entertainment precinct
- Optus Stadium hospitality venues
- Victoria Park Central (nearby)
- Belmont Forum (nearby)
- Albany Highway cafe and restaurant strip (Victoria Park)
- Local GPs and allied health; Royal Perth Hospital nearby
- Victoria Park Library – 27 Sussex St, East Victoria Park
- State Library of Western Australia – Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge
Transport & connectivity
- Burswood Station (Armadale/Thornlie lines)
- Stadium Station (event services)
- Transperth buses on Great Eastern Hwy and Victoria Park Dr (e.g., 930/935)
- Great Eastern Hwy, Graham Farmer Fwy, Victoria Park Dr
- Matagarup Bridge pedestrian/cycle link to East Perth
Lifestyle & recreation
- Optus Stadium and event precinct
- Crown Theatre Perth and casino entertainment
- Burswood Park walks, playgrounds and BBQs
- Swan River foreshore cycling and running paths
- Burswood Park
- Chevron Parkland (Optus Stadium precinct)
- Swan River foreshore reserves
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in and around Burswood and Victoria Park; generally good availability with possible waitlists for infants on peak days.
- Curtin University – Bentley campus (~6km SE)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley campus (~7–8km WSW)
- Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley campus (~6km N)