Burrawang vs Robertson.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,820,000 and $1,075,000. Burrawang edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Robertson (median $1,075,000) is roughly 69% cheaper to buy into than Burrawang ($1,820,000). Over the past year, Burrawang (0%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Robertson (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burrawang (1046) sits above Robertson (1024).
For buyers
Robertson is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 69% 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: Robertson delivers the better gross yield (3.41% vs 2.01%), but Burrawang 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
Burrawang edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1024).
Common questions
Is Burrawang or Robertson cheaper to buy in?
Robertson has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 69% below Burrawang ($1,820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burrawang or Robertson?
Over the past 12 months, Burrawang grew 0% vs -6.5% in Robertson, a gap of 6.5 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 Burrawang or Robertson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burrawang scores 1046 vs 1024 in Robertson. 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, Burrawang or Robertson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.41% in Robertson vs 2.01% in Burrawang. 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
Price & Market
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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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