Burwood vs Croydon
The verdict
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $3.10M in Burwood. Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 27 min). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon rates higher (94 vs 50/100 in Burwood).
Scores
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 82 | 84 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,224 | 10,755 |
| Median age | 32 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,671 | $2,157 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.1% | 60.0% |
| Born in Australia | 25.1% | 54.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Burwood High Growth · Croydon High Growth
Property
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.10M | $2.45M |
| Median unit price | $915K | $890K |
| House price YoY | 39.3% | -2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $992 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 230 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 362 | 223 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,078 | 2,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,113 |
Transport
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Burwood | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 5 |
| Parks | 11 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 9.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.5 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,224 | 10,755 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,187 | 11,096 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,660 | 17,177 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.84% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood or Croydon?
Croydon has the higher residential safety score (Burwood 50/100 vs Croydon 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood or Croydon?
Croydon is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $3.10M.
Which has better schools, Burwood or Croydon?
Croydon has a higher average school ICSEA (Burwood 1098 vs Croydon 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burwood or Croydon?
Burwood and Croydon have similar transport scores.
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