Overall score
Cluden
27.0/100
Murray
32.0/100
Cluden for investment and value; Murray for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cluden
27.0/100
Murray
32.0/100
Crime rate
Cluden
110.7 / 1k
Murray
183.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cluden
11
Murray
41
Population
Cluden
413
Murray
1,739
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Cluden is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Murray is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Cluden is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Murray answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community. Cluden generally means more approachable housing costs, while Murray leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cluden, while Murray remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.