Side by sideSuburb comparison

Muirlea vs North Ipswich.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Muirlea (979) sits above North Ipswich (978). Muirlea skews owner-occupied (88%), North Ipswich runs more rental-dense (66% 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

Muirlea edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 978).

Common questionsMuirlea vs North Ipswich

Common questions

Does Muirlea or North Ipswich have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Muirlea scores 979 vs 978 in North Ipswich. 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

Muirlea
Metric
North Ipswich

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$408/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
66.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
31.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
6
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
174
Population
4,527
55
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
979
Avg ICSEA
978

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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