Mcbean Pound vs Murbko
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murbko (960) sits above Mcbean Pound (957). Mcbean Pound skews owner-occupied (100%), Murbko runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Mcbean Pound and Murbko side by side
| Measure | Mcbean Pound | Murbko |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 22 | 105 |
| Median age | 67 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 290 mm | 268 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.9°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
- Murbko edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 957). Murbko also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mcbean Pound vs Murbko: common questions
Does Mcbean Pound or Murbko have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murbko scores 960 vs 957 in Mcbean Pound. 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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