Blackburn South vs Burwood East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,373,000 and $1,335,000.
Burwood East (median $1,335,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Blackburn South ($1,373,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackburn South (1109) sits above Burwood East (1107).
For buyers
Burwood East is the lower entry point at $1,335,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Burwood East offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 1.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Blackburn South edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1107).
Common questions
Is Blackburn South or Burwood East cheaper to buy in?
Burwood East has the lower median house price at $1,335,000, roughly 3% below Blackburn South ($1,373,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn South or Burwood East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackburn South scores 1109 vs 1107 in Burwood East. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Blackburn South or Burwood East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Burwood East vs 1.57% in Blackburn South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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