Blackburn South vs Burwood Heights
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackburn South (1109) sits above Burwood Heights (1107).
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Blackburn South and Burwood Heights side by side
| Measure | Blackburn South | Burwood Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,373,000 | – |
| Median unit | $712,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 34 |
| Transit score | – | 50 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 10,939 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Blackburn South edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1107).
Blackburn South vs Burwood Heights: common questions
Does Blackburn South or Burwood Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackburn South scores 1109 vs 1107 in Burwood Heights. 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.
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