Murdoch vs Winthrop
The verdict
Murdoch rates higher for transport (94 vs 74). Winthrop rates higher for education (87 vs 74). Murdoch has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 47 min).
Scores
MurdochWinthrop
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 85 |
| Transport | 94 | 74 |
| Education | 74 | 87 |
| Liveability | 95 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,352 | 6,020 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,459 | $2,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.8% | 62.1% |
| Born in Australia | 50.6% | 50.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Murdoch Moderate Growth · Winthrop Stable
Property
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 328 | 316 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,014 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,136 |
See the full school list on each profile: Murdoch · Winthrop
Transport
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.4 km | 11.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 710 m | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Murdoch | Winthrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,352 | 6,020 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,748 | 6,455 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,035 | 6,550 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.83% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Murdoch or Winthrop?
Winthrop has the higher residential safety score (Murdoch 69/100 vs Winthrop 70/100).
Which has better schools, Murdoch or Winthrop?
Winthrop has a higher average school ICSEA (Murdoch 1102 vs Winthrop 1136; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Murdoch or Winthrop?
Murdoch has the higher transport score (Murdoch 94/100 vs Winthrop 74/100).
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