Municipality of Burwood

Municipality of Burwood
Interactive map of Municipality of Burwood
Coordinates: 33°53′S 151°06′E / 33.883°S 151.100°E / -33.883; 151.100
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionMetropolitan Sydney
Established27 March 1874 (1874-03-27)
Council seatBurwood
Government
 • MayorJohn Faker
 • State electorate
 • Federal divisions
Area
 • Total
7 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Population
 • Total40,217 (2021 census)
 • Density5,700/km2 (14,900/sq mi)
WebsiteMunicipality of Burwood
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The Municipality of Burwood (also known as Burwood Council) is a local government area in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The mayor of the Municipality is Cr. John Faker, a member of the Labor Party. The municipality is 7 km2, making it the second smallest Local Government Area in New South Wales, being larger than only Hunter's Hill.