Mount Mary vs Murbko

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murbko (960) sits above Mount Mary (957).

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Mount Mary and Murbko side by side

MeasureMount MaryMurbko
Renting
House rent–$490/wk
Owner occupied83.0%85.0%
Renter occupied17.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby56
Average ICSEA957960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population36105
Median age4864
Climate
Annual rainfall264 mm268 mm
Mean max, January32.4°C32.9°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 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Mary vs Murbko: common questions

Does Mount Mary or Murbko have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murbko scores 960 vs 957 in Mount Mary. 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.