Side by sideSuburb comparison

Burwood Heights vs Blackburn South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Blackburn South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackburn South (1109) sits above Burwood Heights (1107).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Blackburn South edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1107).

Common questionsBurwood Heights vs Blackburn South

Common questions

Does Burwood Heights or Blackburn South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackburn South scores 1109 vs 1107 in Burwood Heights. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Burwood Heights
Metric
Blackburn South

Price & Market

Median house
$1,373,000
Median unit
$712,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$439/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$415/wk
$373/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
24.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

34
Walk score
50
Transit score
100
Bike score
10,675
Population
10,939
41
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1107
Avg ICSEA
1109

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).