Burton vs Paralowie
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.
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Burton and Paralowie side by side
| Measure | Burton | Paralowie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $819,500 |
| Median unit | $218,160 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.1% | +22.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $336/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 6,519 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 416 mm | 416 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
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
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Burton delivers the better gross yield (3.90% vs 3.74%), but Paralowie has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Paralowie edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 933).
Burton vs Paralowie: 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 3.90% in Burton vs 3.74% in Paralowie. 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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