Lawnton vs Murrumba Downs
The verdict
Murrumba Downs is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 7.5 km).
Scores
LawntonMurrumba Downs
| Lawnton | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 79 |
| Transport | 91 | 90 |
| Education | 48 | 52 |
| Liveability | 96 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lawnton | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,905 | 10,795 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,371 | $1,827 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.0% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lawnton — · Murrumba Downs —
Property
| Lawnton | 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) | $630 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lawnton | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 457 | 454 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 213 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lawnton | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lawnton · Murrumba Downs
Transport
| Lawnton | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Lawnton | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lawnton | Murrumba Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,905 | 10,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,672 | 12,433 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.10% | 3.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lawnton or Murrumba Downs?
Lawnton and Murrumba Downs have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Lawnton or Murrumba Downs?
Murrumba Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Lawnton 976 vs Murrumba Downs 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lawnton or Murrumba Downs?
Lawnton has the higher transport score (Lawnton 91/100 vs Murrumba Downs 90/100).
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