Side by sideSuburb comparison

Myrtlebank vs Wurruk.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wurruk (979) sits above Myrtlebank (977). Myrtlebank skews owner-occupied (96%), Wurruk runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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

Wurruk edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 977).

Common questionsMyrtlebank vs Wurruk

Common questions

Does Myrtlebank or Wurruk have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wurruk scores 979 vs 977 in Myrtlebank. 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

Myrtlebank
Metric
Wurruk

Price & Market

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

Rental

$205/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$120/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
96.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
126
Population
1,177
51
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
13
977
Avg ICSEA
979

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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