West of the CBD (about a 20-minute drive), Burwood boasts great shopping and eating together with plenty of schools, excellent transport and some gorgeous Federation homes. Peek inside one of Burwood’s simple but excellent cafes and you’ll spot city workers on their day off and grandmas enjoying a good book. Burwood is a proudly multicultural community, with many local families hailing from China and India. There’s plenty to explore in Burwood. Roughly grouped around the railway station are the large Burwood Westfield shopping centre, the smaller Burwood Plaza and loads of shops and cafes on the streets. MLC primary and high schools, Burwood Public School and Southern Cross Vocational College (a Catholic college for years 11 and 12) are located in Burwood and the suburb is also serviced by several other high schools in neighbouring suburbs, including Burwood Girls High School in Croydon.
