Side by sideSuburb comparison

Murrumbo vs Widden.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Widden (943) sits above Murrumbo (898).

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

Widden edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 898).

Common questionsMurrumbo vs Widden

Common questions

Does Murrumbo or Widden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Widden scores 943 vs 898 in Murrumbo. 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

Murrumbo
Metric
Widden

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
14.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4
Population
87
34
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
6
898
Avg ICSEA
943

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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