Murchison vs Wahring
Murchison scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wahring (982) sits above Murchison (968).
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Murchison and Wahring side by side
| Measure | Murchison | Wahring |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 0 |
| Population | – | 88 |
| Median age | – | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 504 mm | 527 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Wahring edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 968).
Murchison vs Wahring: common questions
Does Murchison or Wahring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wahring scores 982 vs 968 in Murchison. 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.
Which is more walkable, Murchison or Wahring?
Murchison scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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