Burwood Heights vs Strathfield South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,662,500 and $2,487,500.
Strathfield South (median $2,487,500) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Burwood Heights ($3,662,500). Over the past year, Strathfield South (+16.3%) ran 16.3 percentage points ahead of Burwood Heights (0%) on house-price growth.
Burwood Heights scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burwood Heights (1088) sits above Strathfield South (1057).
For buyers
Strathfield South is the lower entry point at $2,487,500 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Strathfield South carries both higher gross yield (1.38% vs 0.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Burwood Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1057).
Common questions
Is Burwood Heights or Strathfield South cheaper to buy in?
Strathfield South has the lower median house price at $2,487,500, roughly 47% below Burwood Heights ($3,662,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Burwood Heights or Strathfield South?
Over the past 12 months, Strathfield South grew +16.3% vs 0% in Burwood Heights, a gap of 16.3 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 Burwood Heights or Strathfield South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burwood Heights scores 1088 vs 1057 in Strathfield South. 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, Burwood Heights or Strathfield South?
Burwood Heights 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burwood Heights or Strathfield South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.38% in Strathfield South vs 0.94% in Burwood Heights. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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