Murray Downs vs Mellool

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murray Downs (1009) sits above Mellool (961). Murray Downs skews owner-occupied (86%), Mellool runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Murray Downs and Mellool side by side

MeasureMurray DownsMellool
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%71.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby319
Average ICSEA1009961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population27443
Median age4857
Climate
Annual rainfall326 mm328 mm
Mean max, January32.9°C32.9°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 961). Murray Downs also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Murray Downs vs Mellool: common questions

Does Murray Downs or Mellool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murray Downs scores 1009 vs 961 in Mellool. 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.