Burraneer vs Cronulla
The verdict
Cronulla is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.52M versus $3.83M in Burraneer. Burraneer rates higher for liveability (97 vs 88). Cronulla rates higher for transport (95 vs 78). Cronulla is closer to the coast (270 m vs 1.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burraneer rates higher (100 vs 87/100 in Cronulla).
Scores
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 85 |
| Transport | 78 | 95 |
| Education | 76 | 71 |
| Liveability | 97 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,719 | 17,899 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,490 | $2,058 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 42.4% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Burraneer Moderate Growth · Cronulla Stable
Property
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.83M | $3.52M |
| Median unit price | $2.95M | $1.22M |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 78 | 75 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 87 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 81 | 84 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 54 | 106 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 108 | 358 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,613 | 4,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burraneer · Cronulla
Transport
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 220 m |
Liveability
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 43 |
| Parks | 4 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.9 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 270 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Burraneer | Cronulla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,719 | 17,899 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,140 | 18,678 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,164 | 19,183 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.72% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burraneer or Cronulla?
Burraneer has the higher residential safety score (Burraneer 100/100 vs Cronulla 87/100).
Which is more affordable, Burraneer or Cronulla?
Cronulla is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.52M versus $3.83M.
Which has better schools, Burraneer or Cronulla?
Burraneer has a higher average school ICSEA (Burraneer 1100 vs Cronulla 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burraneer or Cronulla?
Cronulla has the higher transport score (Burraneer 78/100 vs Cronulla 95/100).
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