Burrumbuttock vs Howlong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $562,500 and $569,000. Burrumbuttock edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Burrumbuttock (median $562,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Howlong ($569,000). Over the past year, Howlong (+17.3%) ran 14.1 percentage points ahead of Burrumbuttock (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
Burrumbuttock scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burrumbuttock (1019) sits above Howlong (997).
For buyers
Burrumbuttock is the lower entry point at $562,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Howlong carries both higher gross yield (4.48% vs 4.44%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Burrumbuttock edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Burrumbuttock or Howlong cheaper to buy in?
Burrumbuttock has the lower median house price at $562,500, roughly 1% below Howlong ($569,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burrumbuttock or Howlong?
Over the past 12 months, Howlong grew +17.3% vs +3.2% in Burrumbuttock, a gap of 14.1 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 Burrumbuttock or Howlong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burrumbuttock scores 1019 vs 997 in Howlong. 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 is more walkable, Burrumbuttock or Howlong?
Burrumbuttock scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burrumbuttock or Howlong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.48% in Howlong vs 4.44% in Burrumbuttock. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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