Dairy Arm vs Murrays Run
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrays Run (953) sits above Dairy Arm (924). Dairy Arm skews owner-occupied (89%), Murrays Run runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Dairy Arm and Murrays Run side by side
| Measure | Dairy Arm | Murrays Run |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 43 | 140 |
| Median age | 49 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 814 mm | 861 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.1°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
- Murrays Run edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 924). Murrays Run also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dairy Arm vs Murrays Run: common questions
Does Dairy Arm or Murrays Run have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrays Run scores 953 vs 924 in Dairy Arm. 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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