Byangum vs Murwillumbah South
Murwillumbah South scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Byangum (995) sits above Murwillumbah South (992).
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Byangum and Murwillumbah South side by side
| Measure | Byangum | Murwillumbah South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 153 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1484 mm | 1452 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.5°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
- Byangum edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 992).
Byangum vs Murwillumbah South: common questions
Does Byangum or Murwillumbah South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Byangum scores 995 vs 992 in Murwillumbah South. 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.
Which is more walkable, Byangum or Murwillumbah South?
Murwillumbah South scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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