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Burwood Heights
SydneyNew South Wales
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Federation house on Liverpool Road
Population 989 (2016 census)
 • Density 3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2136
Elevation 48 m (157 ft)
Area 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Location 10 km (6 mi) W of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Municipality of Burwood
State electorate(s) Strathfield
Federal Division(s) Watson
Suburbs around Burwood Heights:
Burwood Burwood Croydon
Enfield Burwood Heights Croydon
Enfield Croydon Park Croydon Park

Burwood Heights is a quiet suburb in the Inner West area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's located about 10 kilometers west of the main Sydney city center. This area is part of the Municipality of Burwood, which is its local government.

Burwood Heights is mostly a place where people live. You won't find shops, schools, or big public buildings here. Its postcode is 2136, which is the same as the nearby suburb of Enfield. The suburb of Burwood is a separate area located to the north.

Discovering Burwood Heights: A Brief History

Burwood Heights officially became its own separate suburb on January 19, 2007. This decision was made by the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. They are the group that names and defines places in New South Wales.

Who Lives Here? Burwood Heights Population

In 2016, a special count called the census showed that 989 people lived in Burwood Heights. More than half of these residents (51.7%) were born in Australia. The next largest group came from China (13.4%).

Languages Spoken at Home

When it comes to languages, 38.7% of people in Burwood Heights spoke only English at home. Many other languages were also spoken. These included Mandarin (12.6%) and Italian (10.1%). This shows that Burwood Heights is a diverse community.

Beliefs and Religions

The census also asked about people's religions. The most common answer was Catholic, with 33.8% of residents. Another 24.3% of people said they had no religion.

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