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Burton vs Direk

The verdict

Burton is more affordable, with a median house price of $717K versus $750K in Direk. Burton rates higher for liveability (44 vs 21). Direk rates higher for education (46 vs 34). Burton is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Direk rates higher (70 vs 62/100 in Burton).

Scores

BurtonDirek
BurtonDirek
Overall4336
Transport5142
Education3446
Liveability4421

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BurtonDirek
Population6,519913
Median age3328
Median household income (wk)$1,517$1,681
Bachelor degree or higher21.1%36.7%
Born in Australia65.4%67.7%
Avg household size3.12.9

Growth: Burton Stable · Direk Stable

Property

BurtonDirek
Median house price$717K$750K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY3.5%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$580$540
Rental yield (house)4.1%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BurtonDirek
Residential safety score6270
Break & enter dwelling /100k184110
Motor vehicle theft /100k337329
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)5,3237,119

Total incidents over time

Schools

BurtonDirek
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA943Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Burton · Direk

Transport

BurtonDirek
Transport score5142
Train stations00
Bus stops280
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7681
Nearest train station (km)4.2 km4.5 km

Liveability

BurtonDirek
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks61
Playgrounds3Data not available
Swimming pools5Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)5.7 km6.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)21.3 km22.9 km
Nearest beach (km)6.2 km7.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.9 km5.8 km

Population & growth

BurtonDirek
Population (2021)6,519913
Estimated 20256,572920
Projected 20417,102995
Annual growth rate0.20%0.19%

Common questions

Which is safer, Burton or Direk?

Direk has the higher residential safety score (Burton 62/100 vs Direk 70/100).

Which is more affordable, Burton or Direk?

Burton is more affordable, with a median house price of $717K versus $750K.

Which has better public transport, Burton or Direk?

Burton has the higher transport score (Burton 51/100 vs Direk 42/100).

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Data sources

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