Enfield vs Burwood Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,465,000 and $3,662,500.
Enfield (median $2,465,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Burwood Heights ($3,662,500). Over the past year, Enfield (+9.1%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Burwood Heights (0%) on house-price growth.
Burwood Heights scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burwood Heights (1088) sits above Enfield (1074).
For buyers
Enfield is the lower entry point at $2,465,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Enfield carries both higher gross yield (1.39% vs 0.94%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Burwood Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1074).
Common questions
Is Enfield or Burwood Heights cheaper to buy in?
Enfield has the lower median house price at $2,465,000, roughly 33% 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, Enfield or Burwood Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Enfield grew +9.1% vs 0% in Burwood Heights, a gap of 9.1 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 Enfield or Burwood Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burwood Heights scores 1088 vs 1074 in Enfield. 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, Enfield or Burwood Heights?
Burwood Heights scores 30/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Enfield or Burwood Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.39% in Enfield 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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