Murrurundi vs Willow Tree
Willow Tree (median $225,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Murrurundi ($465,000).
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Murrurundi and Willow Tree side by side
| Measure | Murrurundi | Willow Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $465,000 | $225,000 |
| Median unit | $174,240 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 945 | 327 |
| Median age | 54 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 905 mm | 697 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 31.1°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
Murrurundi scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrurundi (944) sits above Willow Tree (927).
- For buyers
- Willow Tree is the lower entry point at $225,000 median, 52% 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
- Murrurundi edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 927).
Murrurundi vs Willow Tree: common questions
Is Murrurundi or Willow Tree cheaper to buy in?
Willow Tree has the lower median house price at $225,000, roughly 52% below Murrurundi ($465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Murrurundi or Willow Tree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrurundi scores 944 vs 927 in Willow Tree. 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, Murrurundi or Willow Tree?
Murrurundi scores 34/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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