Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murchison North vs Arcadia.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murchison North (986) sits above Arcadia (956).

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

Murchison North edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 956).

Common questionsMurchison North vs Arcadia

Common questions

Does Murchison North or Arcadia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murchison North scores 986 vs 956 in Arcadia. 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

Murchison North
Metric
Arcadia

Price & Market

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

Rental

$231/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$295/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
185
Population
14,605
49
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
20
986
Avg ICSEA
956

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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