Burrowye vs Mount Alfred
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burrowye (981) sits above Mount Alfred (969). Burrowye skews owner-occupied (100%), Mount Alfred runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
Buying in Burrowye or Mount Alfred?
Selling in Burrowye? The free selling guide
Burrowye and Mount Alfred side by side
| Measure | Burrowye | Mount Alfred |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 24 | 39 |
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 838 mm | 879 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 30.9°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
- 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
- Burrowye edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 969). Mount Alfred also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burrowye vs Mount Alfred: common questions
Does Burrowye or Mount Alfred have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burrowye scores 981 vs 969 in Mount Alfred. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Burrowye with
Choosing between Burrowye and Mount Alfred?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.