Burton vs Paralowie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $819,500. Paralowie edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Burton (median $800,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Paralowie ($819,500). Over the past year, Paralowie (+22.3%) ran 4.2 percentage points ahead of Burton (+18.1%) on house-price growth.
Paralowie scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paralowie (949) sits above Burton (933).
For buyers
Burton is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Paralowie carries both higher gross yield (3.81% vs 3.77%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Paralowie edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 933).
Common questions
Is Burton or Paralowie cheaper to buy in?
Burton has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 2% below Paralowie ($819,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burton or Paralowie?
Over the past 12 months, Paralowie grew +22.3% vs +18.1% in Burton, a gap of 4.2 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 Burton or Paralowie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paralowie scores 949 vs 933 in Burton. 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, Burton or Paralowie?
Paralowie scores 8/100 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, Burton or Paralowie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Paralowie vs 3.77% in Burton. 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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