Burnside vs Erindale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,825,000 and $3,075,000. Burnside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Burnside (median $1,825,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Erindale ($3,075,000). Over the past year, Burnside (+6.7%) ran 6.7 percentage points ahead of Erindale (0%) on house-price growth.
Erindale scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside (1126) sits above Erindale (1125).
For buyers
Burnside is the lower entry point at $1,825,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Burnside carries both higher gross yield (2.14% vs 0.69%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Burnside edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1125).
Common questions
Is Burnside or Erindale cheaper to buy in?
Burnside has the lower median house price at $1,825,000, roughly 41% below Erindale ($3,075,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burnside or Erindale?
Over the past 12 months, Burnside grew +6.7% vs 0% in Erindale, a gap of 6.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Burnside or Erindale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside scores 1126 vs 1125 in Erindale. 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 or Erindale?
Erindale scores 44/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burnside or Erindale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.14% in Burnside vs 0.69% in Erindale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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