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Ancona vs Merton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ancona (995) sits above Merton (994). Merton skews owner-occupied (88%), Ancona runs more rental-dense (66% owner).

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Ancona and Merton side by side

MeasureAnconaMerton
Renting
Owner occupied66.0%88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1418
Average ICSEA995994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score045
Population99216
Median age5653
Climate
Annual rainfall831 mm726 mm
Mean max, January28.1°C28.6°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Ancona edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 994). Ancona also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ancona vs Merton: common questions

Does Ancona or Merton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ancona scores 995 vs 994 in Merton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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