Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murray Downs vs Cobramunga.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murray Downs (1009) sits above Cobramunga (964). Murray Downs skews owner-occupied (86%), Cobramunga runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

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

Murray Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 964). Murray Downs also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMurray Downs vs Cobramunga

Common questions

Does Murray Downs or Cobramunga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murray Downs scores 1009 vs 964 in Cobramunga. 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

Murray Downs
Metric
Cobramunga

Price & Market

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

Rental

$275/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$80/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
274
Population
41
48
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
17
1009
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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