Murray vs Wulguru, QLD suburb comparison

Wulguru for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

MurrayWulguru

Overall score

Murray

22.2/100

Wulguru

41.3/100

Crime rate

Murray

114.2 / 1k

Wulguru

67.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Murray

41

Wulguru

32

Population

Murray

1,739

Wulguru

4,389

Metric leadMurray 1Wulguru 5across 6 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.

CategoryMurrayWulguru
Overall score22.2/10041.3/100
Housing (desirability)2.6/10068.9/100
Crime rate114.2 / 1k67.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Parks & reserves3
Walkability0.0/10026.5/100
Nearby amenities4132
Population1,7394,389
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 and a quieter safety profile. Murray generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wulguru leans toward more approachable housing costs.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wulguru, while Murray remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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