Murrabit vs Westby
Murrabit scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westby (957) sits above Murrabit (949). Westby skews owner-occupied (125%), Murrabit runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Murrabit and Westby side by side
| Measure | Murrabit | Westby |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 125.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 230 | 27 |
| Median age | 52 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 337 mm | 350 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.7°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
- Westby edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 949). Westby also has a higher family-household share (250% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Murrabit vs Westby: common questions
Does Murrabit or Westby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westby scores 957 vs 949 in Murrabit. 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, Murrabit or Westby?
Murrabit scores 2/100 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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