Kallangur vs Murrumba Downs
The verdict
Kallangur rates higher for liveability (100 vs 92). Murrumba Downs rates higher for education (52 vs 42). Murrumba Downs is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 6.8 km).
Scores
KallangurMurrumba Downs
| Kallangur | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 79 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| Education | 42 | 52 |
| Liveability | 100 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kallangur | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,761 | 10,795 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,456 | $1,827 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kallangur — · Murrumba Downs —
Property
| Kallangur | 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) | $580 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kallangur | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 450 | 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
| Kallangur | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kallangur · Murrumba Downs
Transport
| Kallangur | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Kallangur | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 41 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.9 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kallangur | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,761 | 10,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,004 | 12,433 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 3.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kallangur or Murrumba Downs?
Kallangur and Murrumba Downs have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Kallangur or Murrumba Downs?
Murrumba Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Kallangur 990 vs Murrumba Downs 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kallangur or Murrumba Downs?
Kallangur and Murrumba Downs have similar transport scores.
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