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Burton vs Paralowie

The verdict

Burton is more affordable, with a median house price of $717K versus $737K in Paralowie. Paralowie rates higher for liveability (69 vs 44). Paralowie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (69 vs 76 min).

Scores

BurtonParalowie
BurtonParalowie
Overall4356
Transport5158
Education3437
Liveability4469

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

Demographics

BurtonParalowie
Population6,51917,504
Median age3335
Median household income (wk)$1,517$1,479
Bachelor degree or higher21.1%21.0%
Born in Australia65.4%66.2%
Avg household size3.12.9

Growth: Burton Stable · Paralowie Stable

Property

BurtonParalowie
Median house price$717K$737K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY3.5%14.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$580$600
Rental yield (house)4.1%4.0%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BurtonParalowie
Residential safety score6260
Break & enter dwelling /100k184269
Motor vehicle theft /100k337274
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)5,3235,405

Total incidents over time

Schools

BurtonParalowie
Total schools14
Government12
Independent02
Average ICSEA943953

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

Transport

BurtonParalowie
Transport score5158
Train stations00
Bus stops2867
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7669
Nearest train station (km)4.2 km3.2 km

Liveability

BurtonParalowie
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets12
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks621
Playgrounds314
Swimming pools53
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)5.7 km5.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)21.3 km19.1 km
Nearest beach (km)6.2 km7.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.9 km5.2 km

Population & growth

BurtonParalowie
Population (2021)6,51917,504
Estimated 20256,57217,999
Projected 20417,10218,791
Annual growth rate0.20%0.70%

Common questions

Which is safer, Burton or Paralowie?

Burton has the higher residential safety score (Burton 62/100 vs Paralowie 60/100).

Which is more affordable, Burton or Paralowie?

Burton is more affordable, with a median house price of $717K versus $737K.

Which has better schools, Burton or Paralowie?

Paralowie has a higher average school ICSEA (Burton 943 vs Paralowie 953; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Burton or Paralowie?

Paralowie has the higher transport score (Burton 51/100 vs Paralowie 58/100).

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Data sources

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