Burwood Heights vs Vermont South
Burwood Heights scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vermont South (1115) sits above Burwood Heights (1107).
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Burwood Heights and Vermont South side by side
| Measure | Burwood Heights | Vermont South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,510,500 |
| Median unit | – | $875,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 8 |
| Transit score | 50 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 11,954 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.7°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
- 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
- Vermont South edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1107).
Burwood Heights vs Vermont South: common questions
Does Burwood Heights or Vermont South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vermont South scores 1115 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.
Which is more walkable, Burwood Heights or Vermont South?
Burwood Heights scores 34/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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