Side by sideSuburb comparison

Stuart vs Murray.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stuart (978) sits above Murray (976).

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

Stuart edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 976).

Common questionsStuart vs Murray

Common questions

Does Stuart or Murray have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stuart scores 978 vs 976 in Murray. 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

Stuart
Metric
Murray

Price & Market

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

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$289/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$107/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied
100.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
13,688
Population
1,739
36
Median age
22

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
978
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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