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Upper Murray vs Lower Hotham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Hotham (982) sits above Upper Murray (955).

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Upper Murray and Lower Hotham side by side

MeasureUpper MurrayLower Hotham
Renting
House rent$280/wk$280/wk
Unit rent$238/wk$238/wk
Schools
Schools nearby82
Average ICSEA955982
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–13
Median age–50
Climate
Annual rainfall813 mm707 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.4°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
Lower Hotham edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 955).

Upper Murray vs Lower Hotham: common questions

Does Upper Murray or Lower Hotham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Hotham scores 982 vs 955 in Upper 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.

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