Side by sideSuburb comparison

Burringbar vs Palmvale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Burringbar edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burringbar (1020) sits above Palmvale (1014). Palmvale skews owner-occupied (92%), Burringbar runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Burringbar edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1014).

Common questionsBurringbar vs Palmvale

Common questions

Does Burringbar or Palmvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burringbar scores 1020 vs 1014 in Palmvale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Burringbar
Metric
Palmvale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
878
Population
95
45
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
9
1020
Avg ICSEA
1014

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).