Murtoa vs Rupanyup.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $175,000 and $185,000. Murtoa edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Murtoa (median $175,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Rupanyup ($185,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murtoa (990) sits above Rupanyup (962).
For buyers
Murtoa is the lower entry point at $175,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Murtoa offers the higher gross rental yield (5.35% vs 4.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Murtoa edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 962).
Common questions
Is Murtoa or Rupanyup cheaper to buy in?
Murtoa has the lower median house price at $175,000, roughly 5% below Rupanyup ($185,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Murtoa or Rupanyup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murtoa scores 990 vs 962 in Rupanyup. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Murtoa or Rupanyup?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.35% in Murtoa vs 4.64% in Rupanyup. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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