Burradoo vs Berrima
Berrima (median $2,450,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Burradoo ($2,476,000). Over the past year, Berrima (+2.1%) ran 10.4 percentage points ahead of Burradoo (-8.3%) on house-price growth.
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Burradoo and Berrima side by side
| Measure | Burradoo | Berrima |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,476,000 | $2,450,000 |
| Median unit | $375,120 | $317,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | -8.3% | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $840/wk | $705/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 2,879 | 813 |
| Median age | 59 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 779 mm | 769 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrima (1063) sits above Burradoo (1045).
- For buyers
- Berrima is the lower entry point at $2,450,000 median, 1% 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: Burradoo delivers the better gross yield (1.76% vs 1.50%), but Berrima 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
- Berrima edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1045).
Burradoo vs Berrima: common questions
Is Burradoo or Berrima cheaper to buy in?
Berrima has the lower median house price at $2,450,000, roughly 1% below Burradoo ($2,476,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burradoo or Berrima?
Over the past 12 months, Berrima grew +2.1% vs -8.3% in Burradoo, a gap of 10.4 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 Burradoo or Berrima have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrima scores 1063 vs 1045 in Burradoo. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Burradoo or Berrima?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.76% in Burradoo vs 1.50% in Berrima. 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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