Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yamba vs Murtho.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murtho (966) sits above Yamba (965).

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

Murtho edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 965).

Common questionsYamba vs Murtho

Common questions

Does Yamba or Murtho have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murtho scores 966 vs 965 in Yamba. 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

Yamba
Metric
Murtho

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
46.0%
Renter occupied
35.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
195
33
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
965
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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