Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Lakes vs Murrumba Downs.

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

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).

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

North Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1005).

Common questionsNorth 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.

The numbers behind the take

North Lakes
Metric
Murrumba Downs

Price & Market

$820,000
Median house
$530,000
Median unit
+7.2%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
24 days
Days on market

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$670/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
59.0%
Owner occupied
68.0%
37.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

26
Walk score
14
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
23,030
Population
10,795
35
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1010
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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