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Bowmans Forest vs Murmungee

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowmans Forest (1033) sits above Murmungee (1029).

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Bowmans Forest and Murmungee side by side

MeasureBowmans ForestMurmungee
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%91.0%
Renter occupied–18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1010
Average ICSEA10331029
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population10669
Median age5354
Climate
Annual rainfall796 mm796 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.4°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
Bowmans Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1029).

Bowmans Forest vs Murmungee: common questions

Does Bowmans Forest or Murmungee have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowmans Forest scores 1033 vs 1029 in Murmungee. 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.

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