Gingin vs Muckenburra
Gingin scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Muckenburra (991) sits above Gingin (964). Muckenburra skews owner-occupied (90%), Gingin runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Gingin and Muckenburra side by side
| Measure | Gingin | Muckenburra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $268/wk | $268/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | $190/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 902 | 219 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 626 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.7°C | 31.9°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
- Muckenburra edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 964). Muckenburra also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gingin vs Muckenburra: common questions
Does Gingin or Muckenburra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Muckenburra scores 991 vs 964 in Gingin. 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, Gingin or Muckenburra?
Gingin 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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