It serves the eastern suburb of Glen Iris, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

[4] Initially opened as Hartwell, the station was given its current name of Burwood on 1 August 1909, the same day as the current Hartwell station was given its name.

[5][6][7] Burwood was on the second section of the Outer Circle line.

However, after a public outcry, the line and the station were reopened, being served by what became known as the Deepdene Dasher, a train consisting of one or two "American-style" carriages hauled by a steam locomotive.

In 1954, the current station was provided, when duplication of the line occurred between Hartwell and Ashburton.