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
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 79 |
| Transport | 43 | 90 |
| Education | 54 | 52 |
| Liveability | 54 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,295 | 10,795 |
| Median age | 29 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,013 | $1,827 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.0% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Griffin — · Murrumba Downs —
Property
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 455 | 454 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 213 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,012 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Griffin · Murrumba Downs
Transport
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.2 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Griffin | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,295 | 10,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,160 | 12,433 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.59% | 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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