Sheldon vs Burbank
Burbank 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 Burbank (1061) sits above Sheldon (1040).
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Sheldon and Burbank side by side
| Measure | Sheldon | Burbank |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,762 | 1,051 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1037 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.6°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
- Burbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1040).
Sheldon vs Burbank: common questions
Does Sheldon or Burbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burbank scores 1061 vs 1040 in Sheldon. 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, Sheldon or Burbank?
Burbank 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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