Burnside vs Caroline Springs
The verdict
Caroline Springs is more affordable, with a median house price of $730K versus $765K in Burnside. Burnside rates higher for liveability (85 vs 77). Caroline Springs rates higher for education (63 vs 57). Burnside is closer to the coast (14.8 km vs 16.9 km).
Scores
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 66 |
| Transport | 61 | 57 |
| Education | 57 | 63 |
| Liveability | 85 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 24,488 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $2,134 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 49.1% | 55.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Burnside High Growth · Caroline Springs High Growth
Property
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $765K | $730K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $485K |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 207 | 163 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 190 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,241 | 3,590 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnside · Caroline Springs
Transport
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 87 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 18 |
| Parks | 15 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.8 km | 21.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Burnside | Caroline Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,800 | 24,488 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,570 | 24,844 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,207 | 55,762 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.17% | 0.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burnside or Caroline Springs?
Burnside and Caroline Springs have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Burnside or Caroline Springs?
Caroline Springs is more affordable, with a median house price of $730K versus $765K.
Which has better schools, Burnside or Caroline Springs?
Caroline Springs has a higher average school ICSEA (Burnside 1035 vs Caroline Springs 1045; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burnside or Caroline Springs?
Burnside has the higher transport score (Burnside 61/100 vs Caroline Springs 57/100).
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