Burnside Heights vs Taylors Hill
The verdict
Burnside Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $747K versus $907K in Taylors Hill. Burnside Heights rates higher for education (69 vs 62). Taylors Hill rates higher for transport (60 vs 54). Burnside Heights is closer to the coast (16.5 km vs 18.3 km).
Scores
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 70 |
| Transport | 54 | 60 |
| Education | 69 | 62 |
| Liveability | 86 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,377 | 15,419 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,246 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 44.1% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 61.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 3.5 |
Growth: Burnside Heights High Growth · Taylors Hill High Growth
Property
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $747K | $907K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $512K |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| 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
Safety
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 172 | 123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,819 | 1,641 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnside Heights · Taylors Hill
Transport
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 12 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 66 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.4 km | 21.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,377 | 15,419 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,380 | 15,481 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,521 | 35,111 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.01% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill?
Burnside Heights and Taylors Hill have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill?
Burnside Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $747K versus $907K.
Which has better schools, Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill?
Burnside Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Burnside Heights 1078 vs Taylors Hill 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill?
Taylors Hill has the higher transport score (Burnside Heights 54/100 vs Taylors Hill 60/100).
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