Side by sideSuburb comparison

Elphinstone vs Burton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Elphinstone edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elphinstone (957) sits above Burton (890).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Elphinstone edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 890).

Common questionsElphinstone vs Burton

Common questions

Does Elphinstone or Burton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elphinstone scores 957 vs 890 in Burton. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Elphinstone
Metric
Burton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$277/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$277/wk
$235/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,192
Population
1,192
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
2
957
Avg ICSEA
890

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).