Burwood Heights vs Croydon
The verdict
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $2.49M in Burwood Heights. Croydon rates higher for transport (97 vs 81). Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon rates higher (94 vs 83/100 in Burwood Heights).
Scores
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 94 |
| Transport | 81 | 97 |
| Education | 75 | 84 |
| 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 | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,134 | 10,755 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,087 | $2,157 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.9% | 60.0% |
| Born in Australia | 46.6% | 54.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Burwood Heights Moderate Growth · Croydon High Growth
Property
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.49M | $2.45M |
| Median unit price | $737K | $890K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 353 | 223 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,646 | 2,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burwood Heights · Croydon
Transport
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.8 km | 9.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood Heights | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,134 | 10,755 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,186 | 11,096 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,281 | 17,177 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood Heights or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher residential safety score (Burwood Heights 83/100 vs Croydon 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood Heights or Croydon?
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $2.49M.
Which has better public transport, Burwood Heights or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher transport score (Burwood Heights 81/100 vs Croydon 97/100).
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