Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mellool vs Murray Downs.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murray Downs (1009) sits above Mellool (961). Murray Downs skews owner-occupied (86%), Mellool runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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

Murray Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 961). Murray Downs also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMellool vs Murray Downs

Common questions

Does Mellool or Murray Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murray Downs scores 1009 vs 961 in Mellool. 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

Mellool
Metric
Murray Downs

Price & Market

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

Rental

$275/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$165/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
43
Population
274
57
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
3
961
Avg ICSEA
1009

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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