Question 1

Is Burton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Burton is a practical, family-focused suburb in Adelaide’s northern plains near Salisbury, with a mix of older low-set homes and newer estate developments on modest blocks and a straightforward streetscape of detached houses. With 6,519 residents and a median age of 33, families are prominent—about three in four families are couple families with or without children—and most homes are owner-occupied, which shapes a largely settled residential profile.

Nearby industrial and commercial precincts supply local jobs and everyday services, and day-to-day life centres on primary schools, sporting grounds, a compact shopping strip and the Burton Community Hub on Waterloo Corner Road. Bus services and major road links connect Burton to the wider northern suburbs, and the area is included in planning for a major road upgrade while local stormwater and drain projects are being progressed. That combination tends to suit households after affordable, work-linked housing and straightforward suburban living.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Burton?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Burton sits well above local incomes at the last Census. With a median house price of $745,000, that works out to about 9.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly household income $1,517). Renting a house for about $600 a week would take roughly 39.6% of that weekly household income, a sizeable share. For someone weighing options, the rent share is the figure that matters most if you plan to rent rather than buy.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Burton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Burton rose 8.0% over the past 12 months, a solid increase in what houses are worth. House rents climbed 4.3% over the same period, a moderate gain, so over the year capital growth for houses outpaced the growth in rental income. If you're weighing Burton up as an investment, these are the two figures to consider: the value change speaks to capital growth while the rent change speaks to rental income, and which matters most depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$745K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	20	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	59	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.3%	N/A

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