Burpengary vs Morayfield
Burpengary (median $750,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Morayfield ($1,095,000).
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Burpengary and Morayfield side by side
| Measure | Burpengary | Morayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Median unit | $445,000 | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,488 | 24,898 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1193 mm | 1230 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.1°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
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 offers the higher gross rental yield (4.02% vs 2.71%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Burpengary edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 957).
Burpengary vs Morayfield: 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.
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 4.02% in Burpengary vs 2.71% 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.
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