Overall score
Murray
32.0/100
Wulguru
34.7/100
Murray vs Wulguru, QLD Suburb Comparison
Murray for families and schools; Wulguru for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MurrayWulguru
Crime rate
Murray
183.7 / 1k
Wulguru
110.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murray
41
Wulguru
32
Population
Murray
1,739
Wulguru
4,389
Metric leadMurray 2Wulguru 51 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Murray | Wulguru |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.0/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.1/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 183.7 / 1k | 110.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 32 |
| Green cover | 39.6% | 2.4% |
| Population | 1,739 | 4,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | — | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Murray is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Wulguru is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Murray is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Wulguru answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Murray generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wulguru leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wulguru, 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.