Burpengary vs Morayfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $750,000 and $1,095,000. Burpengary edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Burpengary (median $750,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Morayfield ($1,095,000). Over the past year, Burpengary (+6.8%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Morayfield (+6%) on house-price growth. Burpengary listings turn over faster (29 days on market vs 30).
Morayfield scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burpengary (971) sits above Morayfield (957). Burpengary skews owner-occupied (67%), Morayfield runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
For buyers
Burpengary is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Burpengary carries both higher gross yield (4.33% vs 2.66%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Burpengary edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 957).
Common questions
Is Burpengary or Morayfield cheaper to buy in?
Burpengary has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 32% below Morayfield ($1,095,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burpengary or Morayfield?
Over the past 12 months, Burpengary grew +6.8% vs +6% in Morayfield, a gap of 0.8 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 Burpengary or Morayfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burpengary scores 971 vs 957 in Morayfield. 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, Burpengary or Morayfield?
Morayfield scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Burpengary or Morayfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.33% in Burpengary vs 2.66% in Morayfield. 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.
Which sells faster, Burpengary or Morayfield?
Burpengary listings clear in roughly 29 days on market on average, vs 30 days in Morayfield. Faster days-on-market is a demand signal but it interacts with price strategy — listings priced ambitiously sit longer in any market.
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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