Burnside vs Margaret River
The verdict
Margaret River rates higher for liveability (61 vs 25). Burnside is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 6.1 km).
Scores
BurnsideMargaret River
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 6 |
| Education | 64 | 61 |
| Liveability | 25 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 309 | 8,918 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,134 | $1,640 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 35.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.9% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Burnside High Growth · Margaret River High Growth
Property
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,531 | 4,530 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,265 | 2,142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,181 | 16,192 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burnside · Margaret River
Transport
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 6 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 87.5 km | 89.0 km |
Liveability
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 24 |
| Parks | 0 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 233.4 km | 236.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Burnside | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 309 | 8,918 |
| Estimated 2025 | 354 | 10,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 511 | 14,737 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.46% | 3.48% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Burnside or Margaret River?
Margaret River has the higher transport score (Burnside 0/100 vs Margaret River 6/100).
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