Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murrumba vs Glen Esk.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrumba (961) sits above Glen Esk (927).

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

Murrumba edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 927).

Common questionsMurrumba vs Glen Esk

Common questions

Does Murrumba or Glen Esk have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrumba scores 961 vs 927 in Glen Esk. 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

Murrumba
Metric
Glen Esk

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
11
Population
55
54
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
961
Avg ICSEA
927

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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