Overall score
Murphys Creek
36.5/100
Upper Lockyer
46.5/100
Murphys Creek vs Upper Lockyer, QLD suburb comparison
Murphys Creek for schools; Upper Lockyer for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Murphys CreekUpper Lockyer
Crime rate
Murphys Creek
11.8 / 1k
Upper Lockyer
12.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murphys Creek
2
Upper Lockyer
0
Population
Murphys Creek
633
Upper Lockyer
542
Metric leadMurphys Creek 4Upper Lockyer 21 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesUpper Lockyer
- Best for investmentUpper Lockyer
- Best for best valueUpper Lockyer
- Best for best schoolsMurphys Creek
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Murphys Creek | Upper Lockyer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.8 / 1k | 12.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Population | 633 | 542 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Murphys Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Upper Lockyer is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Murphys Creek is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Upper Lockyer answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. Murphys Creek generally means more mid-market housing value, while Upper Lockyer leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Murphys Creek suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Lockyer is the stronger match for families and investors.