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Griffin vs Murrumba Downs

The verdict

Murrumba Downs rates higher for transport (90 vs 43). Griffin is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.9 km).

Scores

GriffinMurrumba Downs
GriffinMurrumba Downs
Overall5079
Transport4390
Education5452
Liveability5492

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Population12,29510,795
Median age2939
Median household income (wk)$2,013$1,827
Bachelor degree or higher33.0%30.7%
Born in Australia66.8%74.2%
Avg household size2.92.7

Growth: Griffin · Murrumba Downs

Property

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$670
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Residential safety score9999
Break & enter dwelling /100k455454
Motor vehicle theft /100k211213
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,7164,716

Total incidents over time

Schools

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Total schools13
Government12
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,0121,032

See the full school list on each profile: Griffin · Murrumba Downs

Transport

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Transport score4390
Train stations01
Bus stops930
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7953
Nearest train station (km)3.1 km1.6 km

Liveability

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants41
Parks1717
Playgrounds66
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs11
Distance to coast (km)2.1 km4.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)22.2 km22.5 km
Nearest beach (km)4.3 km7.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.4 km1.6 km

Population & growth

GriffinMurrumba Downs
Population (2021)12,29510,795
Estimated 202514,16012,433
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate3.59%3.59%

Common questions

Which is safer, Griffin or Murrumba Downs?

Griffin and Murrumba Downs have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).

Which has better schools, Griffin or Murrumba Downs?

Murrumba Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Griffin 1012 vs Murrumba Downs 1032; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Griffin or Murrumba Downs?

Murrumba Downs has the higher transport score (Griffin 43/100 vs Murrumba Downs 90/100).

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