Burwood vs Wattle Park
Burwood scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wattle Park (1143) sits above Burwood (1129).
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Burwood and Wattle Park side by side
| Measure | Burwood | Wattle Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,581,000 | – |
| Median unit | $867,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1129 | 1143 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 42 |
| Transit score | 80 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
- Wattle Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1143 vs 1129).
Burwood vs Wattle Park: common questions
Does Burwood or Wattle Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wattle Park scores 1143 vs 1129 in Burwood. 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 Wattle Park?
Burwood scores 56/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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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