Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lockyer vs Murphys Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lockyer edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lockyer (1021) sits above Murphys Creek (1013).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Lockyer edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1013).

Common questionsLockyer vs Murphys Creek

Common questions

Does Lockyer or Murphys Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lockyer scores 1021 vs 1013 in Murphys Creek. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lockyer
Metric
Murphys Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$308/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$262/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,709
Population
31,026
42
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
1021
Avg ICSEA
1013

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).