Burnside Heights vs Delahey
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Burnside Heights ($780,000).
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Burnside Heights and Delahey side by side
| Measure | Burnside Heights | Delahey |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $689,000 |
| Median unit | $295,920 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 6,377 | 8,077 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 494 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside Heights (1009) sits above Delahey (1002).
- For buyers
- Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 12% 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 1002). Burnside Heights also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burnside Heights vs Delahey: common questions
Is Burnside Heights or Delahey cheaper to buy in?
Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 12% below Burnside Heights ($780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burnside Heights or Delahey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside Heights scores 1009 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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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