Burwood vs Ashwood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,581,000 and $1,570,000. Burwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ashwood (median $1,570,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Burwood ($1,581,000).
Burwood scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burwood (1129) sits above Ashwood (1124).
For buyers
Ashwood is the lower entry point at $1,570,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Burwood offers the higher gross rental yield (2.14% vs 1.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Burwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1124).
Common questions
Is Burwood or Ashwood cheaper to buy in?
Ashwood has the lower median house price at $1,570,000, roughly 1% below Burwood ($1,581,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burwood or Ashwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burwood scores 1129 vs 1124 in Ashwood. 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 or Ashwood?
Burwood scores 56/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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 or Ashwood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.14% in Burwood vs 1.36% in Ashwood. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
Compare Burwood against another suburb