Side by sideSuburb comparison

Munro Plains vs Jarra Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jarra Creek (939) sits above Munro Plains (904). Jarra Creek skews owner-occupied (83%), Munro Plains runs more rental-dense (48% 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

Jarra Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 904). Munro Plains also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMunro Plains vs Jarra Creek

Common questions

Does Munro Plains or Jarra Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jarra Creek scores 939 vs 904 in Munro Plains. 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

Munro Plains
Metric
Jarra Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$235/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$278/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
74
Population
105
29
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
904
Avg ICSEA
939

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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