Murray Downs vs Dilpurra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murray Downs (1009) sits above Dilpurra (974). Dilpurra skews owner-occupied (127%), Murray Downs runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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| Measure | Murray Downs | Dilpurra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 127.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 274 | 29 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 326 mm | 320 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 33.1°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
- Murray Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 974). Dilpurra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Murray Downs vs Dilpurra: common questions
Does Murray Downs or Dilpurra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murray Downs scores 1009 vs 974 in Dilpurra. 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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