Burnside vs Stonyfell.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,825,000 and $1,508,000. Burnside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Stonyfell (median $1,508,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Burnside ($1,825,000). Over the past year, Burnside (+6.7%) ran 11.6 percentage points ahead of Stonyfell (-4.9%) on house-price growth.
Burnside scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside (1126) sits above Stonyfell (1123). Stonyfell skews owner-occupied (91%), Burnside runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
For buyers
Stonyfell is the lower entry point at $1,508,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Stonyfell delivers the better gross yield (2.93% vs 2.14%), but Burnside has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Burnside edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1123). Stonyfell also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Burnside or Stonyfell cheaper to buy in?
Stonyfell has the lower median house price at $1,508,000, roughly 21% below Burnside ($1,825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burnside or Stonyfell?
Over the past 12 months, Burnside grew +6.7% vs -4.9% in Stonyfell, a gap of 11.6 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 Stonyfell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside scores 1126 vs 1123 in Stonyfell. 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 Stonyfell?
Burnside scores 26/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burnside or Stonyfell?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.93% in Stonyfell vs 2.14% in Burnside. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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