Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murlong vs Hincks.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hincks (1005) sits above Murlong (960).

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

Hincks edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 960).

Common questionsMurlong vs Hincks

Common questions

Does Murlong or Hincks have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hincks scores 1005 vs 960 in Murlong. 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

Murlong
Metric
Hincks

Price & Market

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

Rental

$100/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$178/wk
$120/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$151/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
27
Population
422
27
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
960
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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