Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murchison vs Moorilim.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murchison (968) sits above Moorilim (961).

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 961).

Common questionsMurchison vs Moorilim

Common questions

Does Murchison or Moorilim have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murchison scores 968 vs 961 in Moorilim. 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
Metric
Moorilim

Price & Market

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

Rental

$231/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$231/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
33.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
0
Transit score
60
Bike score
1,600
Population
25
49
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
20
968
Avg ICSEA
961

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).