Side by sideSuburb comparison

Muirlea vs Pine Mountain.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pine Mountain (996) sits above Muirlea (979).

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

Pine Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 979).

Common questionsMuirlea vs Pine Mountain

Common questions

Does Muirlea or Pine Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pine Mountain scores 996 vs 979 in Muirlea. 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
Pine Mountain

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$408/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
174
Population
43,997
55
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
17
979
Avg ICSEA
996

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).