Burwood Named Coolest Neighbourhood #1 in Australia & #16 Globally
Published on 17 October 2025
Burwood has officially been named the coolest neighbourhood in Australia and #16 in the world, according to Time Out Magazine’s global ranking.
This incredible recognition belongs to our people, our local businesses, and our creative community who make Burwood such a vibrant, welcoming, and dynamic place to live, work and visit.
From our diverse dining scene and thriving arts culture to our beautiful public spaces and amazing community spirit, Burwood truly shines on the world stage.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming campaign celebrating this achievement across the LGA.
The Campaign
The designs take the form of a cheeky smiley face and a typographic illustration of a train pulling into Burwood Station, a vibrant way to highlight Burwood as a destination while also marking this achievement. The power of this campaigns identity lies in flexible application across community and business touchpoints.
Articles
Check out the below articles to see the media coverage of this campaign.
Time Out magazine article: This Sydney neighbourhood is one of the world's coolest for 2025
The Daily Telegraph article: You’ll never guess which Sydney suburb is Australia’s coolest | Daily Telegraph