Burnside Heights vs Taylors Hill
Burnside Heights (median $780,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Taylors Hill ($932,000).
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| Measure | Burnside Heights | Taylors Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $932,000 |
| Median unit | $295,920 | $562,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 68 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,377 | 15,419 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 494 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.7°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
Taylors Hill scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylors Hill (1025) sits above Burnside Heights (1009).
- For buyers
- Burnside Heights is the lower entry point at $780,000 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
- Taylors Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1009).
Burnside Heights vs Taylors Hill: common questions
Is Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill cheaper to buy in?
Burnside Heights has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 16% below Taylors Hill ($932,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylors Hill scores 1025 vs 1009 in Burnside 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.
Which is more walkable, Burnside Heights or Taylors Hill?
Taylors Hill scores 68/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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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