Burwood Suburb Guide
An east Christchurch suburb regenerating after significant earthquake impacts
Ward: Burwood-Pegasus
Burwood is a residential suburb in north-east Christchurch that experienced severe earthquake damage in the 2010-2011 sequence. Widespread liquefaction led to large-scale red-zoning of properties, and the suburb's population and built environment were substantially reduced. The cleared land has been incorporated into community open space and the wider east Christchurch regeneration programme.
The remaining residential area is being renewed, with modern infill housing replacing damaged homes. CCC has invested heavily in roads, stormwater, and three waters infrastructure to support the rebuild. Burwood Hospital, one of Christchurch's major public hospitals specialising in spinal and complex care, is a significant employer and institution in the suburb.
Property prices in Burwood are accessible, making the suburb attractive to first home buyers and investors. Proximity to Burwood Hospital creates consistent demand from healthcare workers, and the ongoing regeneration of east Christchurch is gradually improving the area's amenity and connectivity.
Key Features
- Burwood Hospital: major spinal and rehabilitation centre
- Post-earthquake regeneration and infrastructure investment
- Accessible first-home-buyer pricing
- New community green space on former red-zone land
- Improving connectivity to New Brighton and CBD
Property Market (Q4 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $545,000 |
| Year-on-Year Change | +2.2% |
| Median Weekly Rent | $440/wk |
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% |
| Revaluation Change | +8.7% |
Demographics (2023 Census)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,020 |
| Median Age | 38 |
| Median Income | $58,000 |
| Growth Rate | -0.3% |