Side by sideSuburb comparison

Burrum River vs Burrum.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burrum River (958) sits above Burrum (953).

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

Burrum River edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 953).

Common questionsBurrum River vs Burrum

Common questions

Does Burrum River or Burrum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burrum River scores 958 vs 953 in Burrum. 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

Burrum River
Metric
Burrum

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
259
Population
5,358
52
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
958
Avg ICSEA
953

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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