Family Guide to Burwood (2026)
Burwood has strong family infrastructure: 7 schools, 10 parks, 2 medical centres and 2 supermarkets.
Schools in Burwood
Burwood has 7 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Ladies’ College | 1-3 | 141-155 Burwood Highway |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College | 1-3 | 245 Burwood Highway |
| Wattle Park Primary School | 1 | 225 Warrigal Road |
| Ashwood School | 1-3 | 47-61 Montpellier Road |
| Roberts McCubbin Primary School | 1 | 57 Birdwood Street |
| St Scholastica’s Primary School | 1 | 348 Burwood Highway |
| Emmaus College Burwood Campus | 2 | 285 Warrigal Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Burwood has 10 parks:
- Federal Reserve
- Damper Creek Reserve
- Coopers Reserve
- Gardiners Reserve
- Wattle Park
- Lundgren Chain Reserve
- Gardiners Creek Reserve
- Burwood Reserve
- Plus 2 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delmont Private Hospital | — | — |
| Dr Susan Schlicht | 303 Warrigal Road | — |
Childcare
6 childcare centres:
- St James Early Learning Centre
- A Step Ahead
- Heguru Child Education Center
- Deakin Community Childcare
- Ashwood Memorial Kindergarten
- Journey Early Learning Centre — 3-5 Starling Street
Supermarkets
- IGA Burwood
- Andrew Street Grocer
The Family Verdict
Burwood has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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