Side by sideSuburb comparison

Arcadia South vs Murchison North.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arcadia South (999) sits above Murchison North (986). Arcadia South skews owner-occupied (103%), Murchison North runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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

Arcadia South edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 986).

Common questionsArcadia South vs Murchison North

Common questions

Does Arcadia South or Murchison North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arcadia South scores 999 vs 986 in Murchison North. 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

Arcadia South
Metric
Murchison North

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$231/wk
$425/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$295/wk
103.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
95
Population
185
48
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
8
999
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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