Burwood vs Enfield
The verdict
Enfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.32M versus $3.13M in Burwood. Burwood rates higher for transport (97 vs 79). Burwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 43 min). On the separate residential safety score, Enfield rates higher (59 vs 50/100 in Burwood).
Scores
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 85 |
| Transport | 97 | 79 |
| Education | 82 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,224 | 2,992 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,671 | $1,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.1% | 50.2% |
| Born in Australia | 25.1% | 50.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Burwood High Growth · Enfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.13M | $2.32M |
| Median unit price | $909K | $816K |
| House price YoY | -12.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $920 | $910 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 230 | 201 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 368 | 368 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,681 | 3,309 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | 1,073 |
Transport
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.5 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,224 | 2,992 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,187 | 3,129 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,660 | 3,379 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.84% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood or Enfield?
Enfield has the higher residential safety score (Burwood 50/100 vs Enfield 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood or Enfield?
Enfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.32M versus $3.13M.
Which has better schools, Burwood or Enfield?
Burwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Burwood 1104 vs Enfield 1073; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burwood or Enfield?
Burwood has the higher transport score (Burwood 97/100 vs Enfield 79/100).
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