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Murrigal vs Silky Oak

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silky Oak (935) sits above Murrigal (888). Silky Oak skews owner-occupied (73%), Murrigal runs more rental-dense (53% owner).

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Murrigal and Silky Oak side by side

MeasureMurrigalSilky Oak
Renting
Owner occupied53.0%73.0%
Renter occupied8.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA888935
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population106178
Median age3939
Climate
Annual rainfall2607 mm3412 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C30.9°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
Silky Oak edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 888). Silky Oak also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Murrigal vs Silky Oak: common questions

Does Murrigal or Silky Oak have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silky Oak scores 935 vs 888 in Murrigal. 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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