North Lakes vs Murrumba Downs
North Lakes scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Lakes (1010) sits above Murrumba Downs (1005).
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North Lakes and Murrumba Downs side by side
| Measure | North Lakes | Murrumba Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | – |
| Median unit | $530,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,030 | 10,795 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- 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
- North Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1005).
North Lakes vs Murrumba Downs: common questions
Does North Lakes or Murrumba Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Lakes scores 1010 vs 1005 in Murrumba Downs. 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, North Lakes or Murrumba Downs?
North Lakes scores 26/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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