I’m sorry to inform you that the house where AC/DC legends Angus and Malcolm Young began their journey has been demolished, not set on fire. The childhood home located at 4 Burleigh Street in Burwood, Sydney, was accidentally demolished by developers in December 2025. The developers claimed they were unaware of the house’s cultural significance, which had been recognized by its listing on the National Trust Register of Historic Houses in 2024 [[1]](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ac-dc-house-demolished/)[[2]](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/developers-apologize-demolishing-childhood-home-acdc-angus-and-malcolm-young-1235871518/)[[3]](https://www.newsbreak.com/iheartradio-500239/3747810652849-house-where-ac-dc-began-accidentally-demolished-sorry-for-this-oversight).
The demolition sparked outrage among fans and the local community, as many viewed the house as an iconic site in Australian rock history. The developers, Burwood Square Pty Ltd, expressed their regret over the oversight and pledged to create a special space for AC/DC fans at the site, potentially a café or bar, using materials salvaged from the demolished house [[1]](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ac-dc-house-demolished/)[[2]](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/developers-apologize-demolishing-childhood-home-acdc-angus-and-malcolm-young-1235871518/)[[3]](https://www.newsbreak.com/iheartradio-500239/3747810652849-house-where-ac-dc-began-accidentally-demolished-sorry-for-this-oversight).
If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask.
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Learn more:
1. [House Where AC/DC Began Was Demolished by Unaware Developer](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ac-dc-house-demolished/)
2. [Developers Apologize After Early Home of AC/DC’s Young Brothers Razed](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/developers-apologize-demolishing-childhood-home-acdc-angus-and-malcolm-young-1235871518/)
3. [House Where AC/DC Began Accidentally Demolished: ‘Sorry For This Oversight’ – NewsBreak](https://www.newsbreak.com/iheartradio-500239/3747810652849-house-where-ac-dc-began-accidentally-demolished-sorry-for-this-oversight)
