Burnside vs Truganina
The verdict
Truganina is more affordable, with a median house price of $644K versus $765K in Burnside. Burnside rates higher for liveability (85 vs 58). Truganina rates higher for education (73 vs 57). Truganina is closer to the coast (12.2 km vs 14.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burnside rates higher (100 vs 59/100 in Truganina).
Scores
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 58 |
| Transport | 61 | 44 |
| Education | 57 | 73 |
| Liveability | 85 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 36,305 |
| Median age | 37 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $2,126 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 55.5% |
| Born in Australia | 49.1% | 36.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.4 |
Growth: Burnside High Growth · Truganina High Growth
Property
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $765K | $644K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $454K |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | -1.1% |
| 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 | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 207 | 377 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 190 | 658 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | 339 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,241 | 6,187 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnside · Truganina
Transport
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 99 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 117 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.8 km | 22.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Burnside | Truganina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,800 | 36,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,570 | 72,724 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,207 | 82,671 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.17% | 18.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burnside or Truganina?
Burnside has the higher residential safety score (Burnside 100/100 vs Truganina 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Burnside or Truganina?
Truganina is more affordable, with a median house price of $644K versus $765K.
Which has better schools, Burnside or Truganina?
Truganina has a higher average school ICSEA (Burnside 1035 vs Truganina 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burnside or Truganina?
Burnside has the higher transport score (Burnside 61/100 vs Truganina 44/100).
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