Burwood, August 2025 – Sydney’s Inner West is set for a major transformation following the official groundbreaking of Burwood Place, a $2.5 billion mixed-use project designed to become one of the city’s most connected communities.
NSW Premier Chris Minns, together with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, Burwood Mayor John Faker, Strathfield MP Jason Yat-sen Li, and Federal Member for Reid Sally Sitou, marked the occasion with a sod-turning ceremony.
Located in the bustling Burwood town centre, the development will integrate retail, residential, commercial, civic, and lifestyle offerings to cater to the needs of a fast-growing community.
Led by Holdmark, in partnership with Burwood Council and shaped by community input, Burwood Place is being developed around the “5-minute neighbourhood” model, ensuring residents can access daily essentials within a short walk.
The project will also generate thousands of new jobs adjacent to Burwood Station and in close proximity to the future Burwood North Metro on the Sydney Metro West line, due for completion in 2032.
When finished, Burwood Place is expected to contribute over $750 million annually to the local economy. Spanning two central blocks along Railway Parade, the precinct will include:
- 1,041 apartments across four towers, with 5% allocated as affordable housing and 10% adaptable
- Over 5,000 sqm of public open space, including a new town square and green urban park
- A contemporary library and Cultural House for community use
- 27,000 sqm of retail, medical, and fresh food facilities
- 14,000 sqm of office space anchored by an A-grade commercial tower
- An entertainment and dining precinct
- Seven basement levels with EV charging provisions
Positioned between Sydney and Parramatta CBDs, Burwood Place is set to emerge as a key destination for business, culture, and community, benefiting from direct east-west transport connections.
Holdmark CEO Kevin Nassif said the project would re-energise Burwood while helping to meet State and Federal housing targets.
“This is more than a development, it’s a reflection of Burwood’s bold, inclusive vision for the future,” Mr Nassif said. “Holdmark values the shared vision for Burwood’s tomorrow — to shape a connected, sustainable, and safe community that embraces and celebrates its culture and diversity. This project will deliver on all fronts.
“It brings together best-practice urban design and community-led placemaking that will see it set a new benchmark for mixed-use urban hubs in Sydney.
“We are proud to have worked closely with Burwood Council and the community to design a visionary, people-centred project that will become a template for inclusive and connected communities where people gather to live, work, and play,” Mr Nassif said.
The design team, comprising award-winning architects, has planned features such as the conversion of a Council-owned carpark into a landscaped park and Culture House, as well as the introduction of Burwood Lane, a new pedestrian-friendly connection providing safe access from Burwood Road to the library and civic centre.
The development will be delivered in multiple phases over six years. The first stage will see the construction of the urban park and Culture House, alongside a supermarket, retail precinct, office and residential areas, a proposed 200-place childcare facility and a specialist medical hub.
Overall, Burwood Place will generate more than 5,000 new jobs, including 1,700 positions during construction and 3,300 ongoing roles once the precinct is complete.
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