Burwood is known for its peaceful, leafy streets and community atmosphere, offering students a safe and comfortable place to live. Home to Deakin University’s main campus, it’s ideal for students who want to walk or cycle to lectures.
The suburb provides great access to public transport, local shops, and cafes, creating a well-rounded student lifestyle. Outdoor areas like Gardiners Creek Trail and nearby parks offer a welcome escape from study.
Burwood Fitness Centre is located on campus at Deakin and offers tempting student concessions. Sign up now for Futsal, Netball and Basketball competitions or hit the gym. Nearby is the Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre with indoor and outdoor pools, spas and sauna where they offer gym, yoga, Zumba and pilates lessons.
Gardiners Creek Reserve offers both bicycle and walking tracks and visitors can enjoy barbeques, picnic facilities or a spot of bird watching! Further afield is the lovely oasis of Wattle Park and public golf course with its informal walking tracks through natural bush, picnic facilities and tea rooms.
Burwood One is good for all your grocery needs and offers several dining options or there’s the smaller Burwood Heights Shopping Centre with Woolworths, cafes, a medical centre and the RSPCA Creature Comforts op shop. Here you can bag a bargain and support the animal welfare charity too!
Did you know? ….. Originally an area of farms and market gardens, Deakin Uni sits on the site of Albers Daffodil Farm!
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