Side by sideSuburb comparison

Painswick vs Murphys Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Painswick (967) sits above Murphys Creek (964).

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

Painswick edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 964).

Common questionsPainswick vs Murphys Creek

Common questions

Does Painswick or Murphys Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Painswick scores 967 vs 964 in Murphys Creek. 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

Painswick
Metric
Murphys Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$306/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
175.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
14
Population
35,614
64
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
5
967
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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