Jensen vs Burdell
Burdell scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jensen (975) sits above Burdell (923). Jensen skews owner-occupied (91%), Burdell runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Jensen and Burdell side by side
| Measure | Jensen | Burdell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,797 | 7,171 |
| Median age | 36 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1201 mm | 1156 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
- 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
- Jensen edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 923). Jensen also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jensen vs Burdell: common questions
Does Jensen or Burdell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jensen scores 975 vs 923 in Burdell. 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, Jensen or Burdell?
Burdell scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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