AC/DC’s childhood home in Sydney mistakenly demolished by developers

The accidental destruction of the childhood home of AC/DC has spawned questions about protecting cultural sites against development.
AC/DC fans are in uproar after the band's childhood home was demolished.

The childhood home of Angus and Malcolm Young, the founders of Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has been mistakenly demolished.

Located in Burwood in Sydney’s inner west, the house – where the Young brothers formed AC/DC in 1973 – was purchased by Burwood Square Pty Ltd for $5.8 million in 2023. The developers, who were unaware of the site’s cultural significance, have apologised for their mistake.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.