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Murrumba Downs is a relaxed riverside suburb along stretches of the North Pine River, framed by established parks, walking tracks, riverfront reserves and neighbourhood playgrounds. Streets are mostly residential, with a mix of older brick homes and newer family houses on modest blocks, while practical amenities and larger retail are close by in neighbouring North Lakes and Petrie train station provides a regular commuter link to the wider city.

Home to 10,795 people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,827 a week (roughly $95,000 a year), Murrumba Downs is weighted towards families and owner-occupiers, with a 71.9% owner-occupied share. Local projects include foreshore protection at John Oxley Reserve, a new pathway link along Elkhorn Avenue to improve pedestrian access to the railway station, and expanded facilities at Murrumba State Secondary College. That mix will appeal to people who value outdoor space, a quieter suburban pace, good access to shops and public transport, and schooling nearby.

On the figures, buying a house in Murrumba Downs sits well above local incomes at the last Census. The median house price of $1,115,000 is about 11.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly household income $1,827 × 52 = $95,004). Renting a house at about $660 a week would take roughly 36.1% of that weekly household income, so rent would take a sizeable share of a typical local household's income at the last Census. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant number.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The standout over the past year is unit values, which rose 26.5%, a strong increase. In Murrumba Downs, house values also climbed, up 11.7% over the year, and house rents rose 10.0%.

For someone weighing Murrumba Downs as an investment, those figures separate capital growth (the value changes) from rental income (the rent changes). Unit value growth was the stronger performer on the capital side, while house rents and house values moved up by similar amounts (10.0% and 11.7% respectively). Whether that balance suits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.