Muirhead vs Lee Point
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lee Point (971) sits above Muirhead (943). Lee Point skews owner-occupied (82%), Muirhead runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Muirhead and Lee Point side by side
| Measure | Muirhead | Lee Point |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $313/wk | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 3,689 | 94 |
| Median age | 29 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1719 mm | 1719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
- Lee Point edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 943). Muirhead also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Muirhead vs Lee Point: common questions
Does Muirhead or Lee Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lee Point scores 971 vs 943 in Muirhead. 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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