Burns Beach vs Iluka
Iluka scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Iluka (1048) sits above Burns Beach (1038).
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Burns Beach and Iluka side by side
| Measure | Burns Beach | Iluka |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,071 | 5,669 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 667 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.6°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
- 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
- Iluka edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1038).
Burns Beach vs Iluka: common questions
Does Burns Beach or Iluka have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Iluka scores 1048 vs 1038 in Burns Beach. 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, Burns Beach or Iluka?
Iluka scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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