Mount Murchison vs Orange Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Murchison (957) sits above Orange Creek (954). Orange Creek skews owner-occupied (76%), Mount Murchison runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
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Mount Murchison and Orange Creek side by side
| Measure | Mount Murchison | Orange Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 128 | 197 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 576 mm | 577 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.4°C | 33.8°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
- Mount Murchison edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 954). Orange Creek also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Murchison vs Orange Creek: common questions
Does Mount Murchison or Orange Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Murchison scores 957 vs 954 in Orange 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.
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