Burrumbuttock vs Jindera
Burrumbuttock (median $562,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Jindera ($650,001). Over the past year, Burrumbuttock (+3.2%) ran 9.7 percentage points ahead of Jindera (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
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Burrumbuttock and Jindera side by side
| Measure | Burrumbuttock | Jindera |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $562,500 | $650,001 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.2% | -6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 421 | 2,721 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 580 mm | 633 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Jindera scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jindera (1035) sits above Burrumbuttock (1019).
- For buyers
- Burrumbuttock is the lower entry point at $562,500 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Burrumbuttock carries both higher gross yield (4.44% vs 3.84%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Jindera edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1019).
Burrumbuttock vs Jindera: common questions
Is Burrumbuttock or Jindera cheaper to buy in?
Burrumbuttock has the lower median house price at $562,500, roughly 13% below Jindera ($650,001). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burrumbuttock or Jindera?
Over the past 12 months, Burrumbuttock grew +3.2% vs -6.5% in Jindera, a gap of 9.7 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 Jindera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jindera scores 1035 vs 1019 in Burrumbuttock. 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 Jindera?
Jindera scores 32/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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 Jindera?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.44% in Burrumbuttock vs 3.84% in Jindera. 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.
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