Murringo vs Bendick Murrell
Bendick Murrell (median $169,000) is roughly 76% cheaper to buy into than Murringo ($690,000).
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Murringo and Bendick Murrell side by side
| Measure | Murringo | Bendick Murrell |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $690,000 | $169,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $188,640 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 390 | 143 |
| Median age | 47 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 616 mm | 569 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 32.3°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
Murringo scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bendick Murrell (957) sits above Murringo (939). Bendick Murrell skews owner-occupied (92%), Murringo runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
- For buyers
- Bendick Murrell is the lower entry point at $169,000 median, 76% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Bendick Murrell edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 939).
Murringo vs Bendick Murrell: common questions
Is Murringo or Bendick Murrell cheaper to buy in?
Bendick Murrell has the lower median house price at $169,000, roughly 76% below Murringo ($690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Murringo or Bendick Murrell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bendick Murrell scores 957 vs 939 in Murringo. 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.
Which is more walkable, Murringo or Bendick Murrell?
Murringo scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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