Fitzroy Falls vs Burrawang.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,700,000 and $1,820,000. Fitzroy Falls edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fitzroy Falls (median $1,700,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Burrawang ($1,820,000). Over the past year, Burrawang (0%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Fitzroy Falls (-2.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fitzroy Falls (1058) sits above Burrawang (1046).
For buyers
Fitzroy Falls is the lower entry point at $1,700,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Fitzroy Falls delivers the better gross yield (2.16% vs 2.01%), but Burrawang has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Fitzroy Falls edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Fitzroy Falls or Burrawang cheaper to buy in?
Fitzroy Falls has the lower median house price at $1,700,000, roughly 7% below Burrawang ($1,820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fitzroy Falls or Burrawang?
Over the past 12 months, Burrawang grew 0% vs -2.3% in Fitzroy Falls, a gap of 2.3 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 Fitzroy Falls or Burrawang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fitzroy Falls scores 1058 vs 1046 in Burrawang. 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, Fitzroy Falls or Burrawang?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.16% in Fitzroy Falls vs 2.01% in Burrawang. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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