Burnside Heights vs Kings Park
Kings Park (median $652,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Burnside Heights ($780,000).
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Burnside Heights and Kings Park side by side
| Measure | Burnside Heights | Kings Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $652,500 |
| Median unit | $295,920 | $237,600 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,377 | – |
| Median age | 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 (44/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside Heights (1009) sits above Kings Park (984).
- For buyers
- Kings Park is the lower entry point at $652,500 median, 16% 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 984).
Burnside Heights vs Kings Park: common questions
Is Burnside Heights or Kings Park cheaper to buy in?
Kings Park has the lower median house price at $652,500, roughly 16% below Burnside Heights ($780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burnside Heights or Kings Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside Heights scores 1009 vs 984 in Kings Park. 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, Burnside Heights or Kings Park?
Burnside Heights scores 44/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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