Burwood Heights vs Burwood
The verdict
Burwood Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $3.10M in Burwood. Burwood rates higher for transport (97 vs 81). Burwood Heights is closer to the coast (8.8 km vs 9.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burwood Heights rates higher (83 vs 50/100 in Burwood).
Scores
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 94 |
| Transport | 81 | 97 |
| Education | 75 | 82 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,134 | 18,224 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,087 | $1,671 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.9% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 46.6% | 25.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Burwood Heights Moderate Growth · Burwood High Growth
Property
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.49M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | $737K | $915K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 39.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $992 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 230 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 353 | 362 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,646 | 12,078 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burwood Heights · Burwood
Transport
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 120 m |
Liveability
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 17 |
| Parks | 0 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.8 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood Heights | Burwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,134 | 18,224 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,186 | 21,187 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,281 | 28,660 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 3.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood Heights or Burwood?
Burwood Heights has the higher residential safety score (Burwood Heights 83/100 vs Burwood 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood Heights or Burwood?
Burwood Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $3.10M.
Which has better public transport, Burwood Heights or Burwood?
Burwood has the higher transport score (Burwood Heights 81/100 vs Burwood 97/100).
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