Delahey vs Burnside Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $689,000 and $780,000.
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Burnside Heights ($780,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnside Heights (1009) sits above Delahey (1002).
For buyers
Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delahey offers the higher gross rental yield (2.79% vs 2.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Burnside Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1002). Burnside Heights also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Delahey or Burnside Heights cheaper to buy in?
Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 12% below Burnside Heights ($780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Delahey or Burnside Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnside Heights scores 1009 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Delahey or Burnside Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Delahey vs 2.54% in Burnside 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.
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 Delahey against another suburb