Side by sideSuburb comparison

Middle Pocket vs Upper Burringbar.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Pocket (1031) sits above Upper Burringbar (1000).

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

Middle Pocket edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1000). Middle Pocket also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMiddle Pocket vs Upper Burringbar

Common questions

Does Middle Pocket or Upper Burringbar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Pocket scores 1031 vs 1000 in Upper Burringbar. 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

Middle Pocket
Metric
Upper Burringbar

Price & Market

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

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$580/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
30
141
Population
289
44
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
6
1031
Avg ICSEA
1000

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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