Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murrindal vs Buchan.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrindal (1017) sits above Buchan (958). Buchan skews owner-occupied (77%), Murrindal runs more rental-dense (56% 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

Murrindal edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 958).

Common questionsMurrindal vs Buchan

Common questions

Does Murrindal or Buchan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrindal scores 1017 vs 958 in Buchan. 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

Murrindal
Metric
Buchan

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$120/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$158/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
56.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8
Population
201
61
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
7
1017
Avg ICSEA
958

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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