Burrumbuttock vs Walla Walla
Walla Walla (median $420,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Burrumbuttock ($562,500). Over the past year, Burrumbuttock (+3.2%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Walla Walla (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Burrumbuttock and Walla Walla side by side
| Measure | Burrumbuttock | Walla Walla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $562,500 | $420,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $151,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.2% | -3.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 421 | 811 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 580 mm | 583 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.3°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
Walla Walla scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burrumbuttock (1019) sits above Walla Walla (997).
- For buyers
- Walla Walla is the lower entry point at $420,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Burrumbuttock has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Burrumbuttock edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 997). Burrumbuttock also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burrumbuttock vs Walla Walla: common questions
Is Burrumbuttock or Walla Walla cheaper to buy in?
Walla Walla has the lower median house price at $420,000, roughly 25% below Burrumbuttock ($562,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burrumbuttock or Walla Walla?
Over the past 12 months, Burrumbuttock grew +3.2% vs -3.4% in Walla Walla, a gap of 6.6 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 Walla Walla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burrumbuttock scores 1019 vs 997 in Walla Walla. 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla scores 30/100 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.
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