Murphys Creek vs Upper Lockyer, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Murphys Creek | Upper Lockyer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.6 / 1k | 12.9 / 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMurphys Creek
- Best for familiesUpper Lockyer
- Best for investmentUpper Lockyer
- Best for best valueUpper Lockyer
- Best for best schoolsMurphys Creek
Comparison summary
Murphys Creek (Qld) and Upper Lockyer offer different strengths across official suburb data. Murphys Creek (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Upper Lockyer; Housing (desirability) favours Upper Lockyer; Crime rate favours Murphys Creek (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Murphys Creek (Qld), Families → Upper Lockyer, Investment → Upper Lockyer, Best value → Upper Lockyer.