Deer Park vs Burnside
Deer Park (median $680,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Burnside ($797,500).
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| Measure | Deer Park | Burnside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $680,000 | $797,500 |
| Median unit | $551,500 | $295,920 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $470/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,145 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 494 mm | 494 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
Deer Park scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside (1001) sits above Deer Park (987).
- For buyers
- Deer Park is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Burnside edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 987).
Deer Park vs Burnside: common questions
Is Deer Park or Burnside cheaper to buy in?
Deer Park has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 15% below Burnside ($797,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Deer Park or Burnside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside scores 1001 vs 987 in Deer Park. 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, Deer Park or Burnside?
Deer Park scores 34/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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