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Buffalo Creek vs Muirhead

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Muirhead (943) sits above Buffalo Creek (933).

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Buffalo Creek and Muirhead side by side

MeasureBuffalo CreekMuirhead
Renting
House rent$360/wk$345/wk
Unit rent$306/wk$313/wk
Owner occupied–54.0%
Renter occupied–45.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA933943
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score5100
Population–3,689
Median age–29
Climate
Annual rainfall1719 mm1719 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.0°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
Muirhead edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 933).

Buffalo Creek vs Muirhead: common questions

Does Buffalo Creek or Muirhead have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Muirhead scores 943 vs 933 in Buffalo Creek. 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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