Murrumba Downs vs Petrie
Petrie scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrumba Downs (1005) sits above Petrie (995).
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Murrumba Downs and Petrie side by side
| Measure | Murrumba Downs | Petrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $769,250 |
| Median unit | – | $450,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,795 | 8,722 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.9°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
- Murrumba Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 995).
Murrumba Downs vs Petrie: common questions
Does Murrumba Downs or Petrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrumba Downs scores 1005 vs 995 in Petrie. 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, Murrumba Downs or Petrie?
Petrie scores 46/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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