Murrabit West vs Capels Crossing
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrabit West (964) sits above Capels Crossing (957). Capels Crossing skews owner-occupied (100%), Murrabit West runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Murrabit West and Capels Crossing side by side
| Measure | Murrabit West | Capels Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 54 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 333 mm | 343 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
- Murrabit West edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 957). Capels Crossing also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Murrabit West vs Capels Crossing: common questions
Does Murrabit West or Capels Crossing have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrabit West scores 964 vs 957 in Capels Crossing. 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.
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