Croydon vs Burwood Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,422,500 and $3,662,500. Croydon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Croydon (median $2,422,500) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Burwood Heights ($3,662,500). Over the past year, Croydon (+2%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Burwood Heights (0%) on house-price growth.
Croydon scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croydon (1098) sits above Burwood Heights (1088).
For buyers
Croydon is the lower entry point at $2,422,500 median, 34% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Croydon carries both higher gross yield (2.01% vs 0.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Croydon edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1088).
Common questions
Is Croydon or Burwood Heights cheaper to buy in?
Croydon has the lower median house price at $2,422,500, roughly 34% 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, Croydon or Burwood Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Croydon grew +2% vs 0% in Burwood Heights, a gap of 2.0 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 Croydon or Burwood Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croydon scores 1098 vs 1088 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, Croydon or Burwood Heights?
Croydon scores 38/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, Croydon or Burwood Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.01% in Croydon 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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