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
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 36 |
| Transport | 51 | 42 |
| Education | 34 | 46 |
| Liveability | 44 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,519 | 913 |
| Median age | 33 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $1,681 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 36.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Burton Stable · Direk Stable
Property
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $717K | $750K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $540 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 184 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 337 | 329 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,323 | 7,119 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | Data not available |
Transport
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 22.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Burton | Direk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,519 | 913 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,572 | 920 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,102 | 995 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 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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