Upper Lockyer vs Murphys Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Lockyer (1022) sits above Murphys Creek (1013).
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| Measure | Upper Lockyer | Murphys Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 542 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 729 mm | 747 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.1°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
- Upper Lockyer edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1013).
Upper Lockyer vs Murphys Creek: common questions
Does Upper Lockyer or Murphys Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Lockyer scores 1022 vs 1013 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.
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