Esk vs Murrumba
Esk scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrumba (961) sits above Esk (954).
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Esk and Murrumba side by side
| Measure | Esk | Murrumba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $558,750 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | – | 11 |
| Median age | – | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 811 mm | 801 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.0°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
- Murrumba edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 954).
Esk vs Murrumba: common questions
Does Esk or Murrumba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrumba scores 961 vs 954 in Esk. 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, Esk or Murrumba?
Esk scores 16/100 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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