Murgon vs Ficks Crossing
Murgon scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ficks Crossing (809) sits above Murgon (797). Ficks Crossing skews owner-occupied (114%), Murgon runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Murgon and Ficks Crossing side by side
| Measure | Murgon | Ficks Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $425/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 114.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 797 | 809 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 0 |
| Population | 2,220 | 39 |
| Median age | 48 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 695 mm | 672 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.6°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
- Ficks Crossing edges out on average school ICSEA (809 vs 797). Ficks Crossing also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Murgon vs Ficks Crossing: common questions
Does Murgon or Ficks Crossing have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ficks Crossing scores 809 vs 797 in Murgon. 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, Murgon or Ficks Crossing?
Murgon scores 38/100 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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