Overall score
Burnside
46.8/100
Image Flat
45.7/100
Burnside for schools; Image Flat for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burnside
46.8/100
Image Flat
45.7/100
Crime rate
Burnside
30.3 / 1k
Image Flat
29.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnside
39
Image Flat
0
Population
Burnside
3,104
Image Flat
457
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Burnside | Image Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.3 / 1k | 29.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 0 |
| Population | 3,104 | 457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Burnside reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Image Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Burnside sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Image Flat is more regionally self-contained.
Burnside pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Image Flat is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Burnside sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Image Flat.
Burnside suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Image Flat is the stronger match for families and investors.