Albanvale vs Burnside Heights
Albanvale (median $650,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Burnside Heights ($780,000).
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Albanvale and Burnside Heights side by side
| Measure | Albanvale | Burnside Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,500 | $780,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $295,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,641 | 6,377 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 494 mm | 494 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Burnside Heights scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside Heights (1009) sits above Albanvale (1001).
- For buyers
- Albanvale is the lower entry point at $650,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Burnside Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1001). Burnside Heights also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Albanvale vs Burnside Heights: common questions
Is Albanvale or Burnside Heights cheaper to buy in?
Albanvale has the lower median house price at $650,500, roughly 17% below Burnside Heights ($780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Albanvale or Burnside Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside Heights scores 1009 vs 1001 in Albanvale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Albanvale or Burnside Heights?
Burnside Heights scores 44/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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