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Westfield Burwood is a sub-regional shopping centre located at 100 Burwood Road in Burwood, New South Wales, approximately 12 kilometres west of Sydney CBD in the Inner West area. Opened in 1966 and extensively redeveloped in 2000, it spans three levels with a gross leasable area of about 63,219 square metres and houses over 226 specialty stores alongside major anchors including David Jones department store, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths supermarkets, Aldi, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel sport, and a 12-screen Event Cinemas complex.
The tenant mix emphasizes fashion, beauty, electronics, groceries, dining, and entertainment, with precincts like The Street for lifestyle offerings, Food on the Park 800-seat food court overlooking Burwood Park, and The Market for fresh food retailers. It serves a trade area population exceeding 480,000 residents, characterized by high diversity with 50 percent born outside Australia and 34 percent in Asia per 2021 Census data, a significant proportion of professionals and white-collar workers, and nearly 48 percent apartment dwellings in high-density pockets.
In 2024, total trade area retail expenditure reached 7.5 billion dollars, with main trade area at 4.0 billion dollars and per capita spend of 16,071 dollars, aligning closely with Sydney Metro average of 16,628 dollars.
Accessibility is strong via Burwood Railway Station, offering frequent trains to CBD in 15 minutes, multiple bus routes to Inner West, Northern Sydney, and Greater Western Sydney, and a multi-level car park with 3,014 spaces including first two hours free. As part of Scentre Group portfolio, it benefits from high operational standards and 99.4 percent occupancy across properties in 2024, with leasing spreads of 1.7 percent indicating stable demand.
Leasing advantages include proximity to affluent, diverse demographics supporting varied retail categories, robust footfall from transport links and anchors, and market position as a dominant local hub amid Inner West growth, though competition from larger centres like Westfield Parramatta poses risks. Potential challenges involve maintenance issues in aging infrastructure and category saturation in fashion and dining.
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Hours of Operation
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| Monday | 09:30 AM — 06:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 09:30 AM — 06:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:30 AM — 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 09:30 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:30 AM — 06:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Catchment Demographics
The catchment for Westfield Burwood encompasses over 480,000 residents in a diverse Inner West population, with 50 percent born overseas and 34 percent from Asia based on 2021 Census. High-density living prevails, with 48 percent apartments, and workforce skews toward professionals and white-collar roles. Median household income supports retail activity, with 2024 per capita spend at 16,071 dollars in the main trade area, comparable to Sydney Metro 16,628 dollars. This demographic profile favors multi-cultural and lifestyle retail, enhancing tenant performance in food, fashion, and services, but requires adaptation to varied consumer preferences amid urban density pressures.
Tenant Mix and Performance Metrics
Westfield Burwood features a balanced tenant mix anchored by David Jones, Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, and Event Cinemas, complemented by 226 specialty stores in fashion, electronics, and dining categories. Scentre Group reports 99.4 percent occupancy in 2024, with 1.7 percent leasing spreads reflecting strong demand. Retail sales hit record highs industry-wide, supported by 7.5 billion dollars total trade area expenditure in 2024. Footfall benefits from transport accessibility, though specific centre metrics are unavailable; overall, the mix drives synergies between anchors and specialties, promoting cross-shopping, but risks over-reliance on discount and grocery segments in a competitive market.
Risks and Market Challenges
Key risks at Westfield Burwood include competition from nearby regional centres like Westfield Parramatta and Chatswood, potentially drawing higher-spend shoppers, and local saturation in fashion and casual dining categories. Infrastructure from the 2000 redevelopment shows maintenance concerns, such as intermittent escalator and lift issues noted in reviews, impacting accessibility on its incline design. Broader market factors involve economic pressures on retail occupancy costs, though at 10-year lows in 2025 reports, and demographic shifts toward online shopping. Lease terms may involve standard Scentre escalations tied to turnover, with advantages in high-visibility locations but drawbacks from urban access congestion during peak hours.
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