- Est. Median Value
- $708K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $440/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 55%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Burwood
Burwood sits in northeast Christchurch, around 8 km from the central city, and it holds a portfolio of big neighbours that most suburbs would trade their town halls for: Bottle Lake Forest's vast pine plantation with its famous mountain bike network on one side, the Travis Wetland's restored ecosystem on another, and Burwood Hospital's major health campus anchoring the working week in between. Around 5,000 people live in the middle of all this, slightly amazed the secret has held.
The forest is the headline: Bottle Lake's trails carry tens of thousands of rides a year through the pines to the dunes, the kind of all-weather, all-grades network that other cities hold referendums about wanting, sitting at Burwood's back fence. Travis Wetland answers with pūkeko, boardwalks and the quiet satisfaction of a swamp restored to its job.
The suburb's housing runs solid postwar to modern infill, rebuilt and resettled through the post-quake years with eastern persistence, and the daily kit sits close: the QEII recreation centre's pools minutes south, the Palms minutes west, New Brighton's beach minutes east.
Local primaries serve the streets, with the rebuilt Shirley Boys' and Avonside Girls' campus practically next door. Burwood's pitch is green and genuine: forest, wetland, hospital, beach. Pick any direction. It improves.
Is Burwood a good place to live?
Burwood is home to roughly 6,099 people across 5.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Burwood scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 55% green space.
Schools: Burwood has 35 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $708K, and weekly rent typically sits around $440.
Lifestyle: Burwood has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Burwood is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety48
- Amenities88
- Schools73
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $708K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $440/wk
- Median HH Income
- $92K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Burwood?
- Burwood is in northeast Christchurch, around 8 km from the central city, between Shirley, Parklands and New Brighton, beside Bottle Lake Forest and the Travis Wetland.
- What is Bottle Lake Forest?
- Bottle Lake Forest is the large pine plantation beside Burwood with one of Christchurch's most popular mountain bike networks, plus walking and horse trails running through to the coastal dunes.
- What is the Travis Wetland?
- Travis Wetland is a restored natural heritage park bordering Burwood, with boardwalks, birdlife including pūkeko, and a walking loop through one of the city's most successful ecological restorations.
- What is Burwood Hospital?
- Burwood Hospital is a major Christchurch health campus in the suburb, specialising in older persons' health, rehabilitation and spinal services, and among the area's largest employers.
- How do I get from central Christchurch to Burwood?
- By car, around 15 minutes via Shirley Road and New Brighton Road. Buses run from the central Bus Interchange through Shirley toward Burwood and New Brighton.
- Which schools are in zone for Burwood?
- Children living in Burwood are in zone for Emmanuel Christian School, Christchurch Adventist School, Mairehau High School, Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa, Avonside Girls' High School, Chisnallwood Intermediate, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Marian College, Waitākiri Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Burwood?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Burwood
Schools in zone for Burwood
Children living in Burwood have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 418 · decile 5
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Burwood. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Burwood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
Te Oraka
Intermediate · roll 192 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Rāwhiti School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Whītau School
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
Parkview Pārua
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 3.3 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Nova Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 41 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
St Albans School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
South New Brighton School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Burwood — use the CCC tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Burwood
Things to do(9)
Burwood AFC
East Christchurch Shirley Cricket Club
Burwood Park
Shirley Rugby Football Club
Aranui Kempo Karate
Clare Park
Travis Wetland Trust
Brooker Reserve Park
Donnell Sports Park
Parks & green spaces(5)
Burwood Park
Clare Park
Travis Wetland Trust
Brooker Reserve Park
Donnell Sports Park
Healthcare(3)
Burwood Pharmacy
Low Vision Clinic
Burwood Hospital
Eat & Drink in Burwood
Places to eat & drink(3)
Burwood Bakery
Burwood Fish & Chips
Roti Mahal
Tradies & Services in Burwood
Tradies & services(10)
ACF Plumbing
BottleO Burwood
Burwood Auto Services
Burwood Road Motors
Dann Brothers Plumbers
Ecomist
First Building Reports Ltd
Hoops Electrical
Kolor by Kane Limited
Tint A Window
Shops in Burwood
Shops(3)
Discount Plus Food Market
Streetwize Clothing
Thirsty Liquor Burwood
Beauty & Fitness in Burwood
Beauty & fitness(13)
A4 Hair
Aranui Kempo Karate
Beauty By Nely Souza
Burwood AFC
Clippers Container
East Christchurch Shirley Cricket Club
Figaros Hair Design
OHbyNicole
Pamper You Beauty Therapy
Shirley Hair Design
Shirley Rugby Football Club
Stop Hair Design
VS Nails
Professional Services in Burwood
Professional services(6)
Crunch Accounting Services
Entertainment Technology Ltd
I R Thompson Associates Ltd
I R Thompson Associates Ltd Unfair dismissal (IR Employment Law)
Priority Financial Services
The Fixit Factory
Stay in Burwood
Places to stay(1)
Windsor Court Motel
Burwood Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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