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
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 56 |
| Transport | 51 | 58 |
| Education | 34 | 37 |
| Liveability | 44 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,519 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Burton Stable · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $717K | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 184 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 337 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,323 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burton · Paralowie
Transport
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Burton | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,519 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,572 | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,102 | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 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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