Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murphys Creek vs Lockyer.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lockyer (1021) sits above Murphys Creek (1013).

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

Lockyer edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1013).

Common questionsMurphys Creek vs Lockyer

Common questions

Does Murphys Creek or Lockyer have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lockyer scores 1021 vs 1013 in Murphys Creek. 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

Murphys Creek
Metric
Lockyer

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$308/wk
$306/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$262/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
31,026
Population
2,709
39
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
1013
Avg ICSEA
1021

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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