Holmesglen vs Murrumbeena

Holmesglen scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrumbeena (1129) sits above Holmesglen (1115).

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Holmesglen and Murrumbeena side by side

MeasureHolmesglenMurrumbeena
Price and market
Median house–$1,950,000
Median unit–$557,500
Renting
House rent–$730/wk
Unit rent–$570/wk
Owner occupied–62.0%
Renter occupied–36.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11151129
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10088
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–9,996
Median age–37
Climate
Annual rainfall748 mm673 mm
Mean max, January26.3°C26.4°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
Murrumbeena edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1115).

Holmesglen vs Murrumbeena: common questions

Does Holmesglen or Murrumbeena have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrumbeena scores 1129 vs 1115 in Holmesglen. 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, Holmesglen or Murrumbeena?

Holmesglen scores 100/100 on walkability vs 88/100. 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.