Murrah vs Wapengo
Murrah 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 Wapengo (1015) sits above Murrah (991). Murrah skews owner-occupied (103%), Wapengo runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Murrah and Wapengo side by side
| Measure | Murrah | Wapengo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 103.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 82 | 93 |
| Median age | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 889 mm | 862 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.2°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
- Wapengo edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 991).
Murrah vs Wapengo: common questions
Does Murrah or Wapengo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wapengo scores 1015 vs 991 in Murrah. 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, Murrah or Wapengo?
Murrah 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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