Rushworth vs Murchison
Murchison scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murchison (968) sits above Rushworth (935).
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Rushworth and Murchison side by side
| Measure | Rushworth | Murchison |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 1,411 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 518 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.6°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
- Murchison edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 935).
Rushworth vs Murchison: common questions
Does Rushworth or Murchison have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murchison scores 968 vs 935 in Rushworth. 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, Rushworth or Murchison?
Murchison scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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