Side by sideSuburb comparison

Munster vs Henderson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Munster (1039) sits above Henderson (1015). Munster skews owner-occupied (81%), Henderson runs more rental-dense (25% 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

Munster edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1015). Munster also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMunster vs Henderson

Common questions

Does Munster or Henderson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Munster scores 1039 vs 1015 in Henderson. 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

Munster
Metric
Henderson

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$270/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
27.0%
Renter occupied
92.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
85
Bike score
55
199
Population
36
49
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1039
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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