Burlong vs Northam
The verdict
Northam rates higher for transport (70 vs 0). Burlong is closer to the coast (82.2 km vs 88.4 km).
Scores
BurlongNortham
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9 | 50 |
| Transport | 0 | 70 |
| Education | 10 | 25 |
| Liveability | 17 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 340 | 6,679 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $725 | $1,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.8% |
| Born in Australia | 7.1% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Burlong Moderate Growth · Northam Moderate Growth
Property
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,412 | 4,537 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,059 | 2,141 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,176 | 16,185 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 901 |
Transport
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 82.2 km | 88.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.7 km | 83.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 810 m |
Population & growth
| Burlong | Northam | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 340 | 6,679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 367 | 7,219 |
| Projected 2041 | 420 | 8,242 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.93% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Burlong or Northam?
Northam has the higher transport score (Burlong 0/100 vs Northam 70/100).
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