Burton vs Salisbury North
Salisbury North (median $750,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Burton ($800,000). Over the past year, Burton (+18.1%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Salisbury North (+17.1%) on house-price growth.
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Burton and Salisbury North side by side
| Measure | Burton | Salisbury North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $750,000 |
| Median unit | $218,160 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.1% | +17.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $545/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 6,519 | 10,683 |
| 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
Burton scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury North (940) sits above Burton (933). Burton skews owner-occupied (74%), Salisbury North runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Salisbury North is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Burton carries both higher gross yield (3.90% vs 3.81%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Salisbury North edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 933). Burton also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burton vs Salisbury North: common questions
Is Burton or Salisbury North cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury North has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 6% below Burton ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burton or Salisbury North?
Over the past 12 months, Burton grew +18.1% vs +17.1% in Salisbury North, a gap of 1.0 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 Salisbury North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury North scores 940 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 Salisbury North?
Burton scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Salisbury North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.90% in Burton vs 3.81% in Salisbury North. 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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